Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week

The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult

The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.

Senate election results: Republicans win majority

Republicans won a majority of the U.S. Senate amid Donald Trump's presidential win, retaking the upper chamber for the first time in four years. 

Maryland Senate Debate: Larry Hogan, Angela Alsobrooks tackle abortion, tax dispute

In the only debate for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate Larry Hogan faced off Thursday, in a race that could influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Senate candidate Alsobrooks hit with $47K bill for improper tax claims in DC

U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks is facing a hefty bill after it was discovered she received property tax credits she wasn’t qualified for. 

Alsobrooks ahead of Hogan by 7 points in tight Maryland Senate showdown, poll shows

With 49 days until the election, new polling in Maryland's U.S. Senate race shows Democrat Angela Alsobrooks gaining a larger lead over Republican Larry Hogan.