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Breaking down the Senate's potential $839 billion defense bill

The bill represents a 1% increase over last year, but additional government funding will bring the defense budget close to $1 trillion.

Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats held a conference call Sunday to discuss their strategy after they made it clear they will block a Department of Homeland Security funding bill if it does not include cha

Democrats See Path to Senate Control. Here Are the Races to Watch

Interviews with key strategists and donors reveal why Democrats think they can flip the Senate in 2026 through these states:

Senate seeks escape from Homeland Security standoff

Senate leaders are hoping to save a six-bill spending package while easing Democratic concerns about immigration policy.

Will the government shutdown? Odds, predictions as Senate vote looms

Will there be another government shutdown in January? A Senate vote looms, here's what prediction markets say, and the latest updates.

In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown

Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

This week: Senate returns, staring at possible partial government shutdown

The Senate is setting up for another standoff over government funding after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis resident on Saturday.