Senate passes military spending plan as government shutdown continues

The Pentagon's budget bill moved forward in part because Sen. Ruben Gallego dropped his request for a controversial vote.

Government shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate

The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another ...

Senate Republicans face states' healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

A handful of U.S. Senate Republicans are wrestling with the impending expiration of health insurance subsidies that are the ...
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John Bel Edwards won't run for U.S. Senate, dashing Louisiana Democrats' hopes

Each of Cassidy’s Republican opponents believes he can stop Cassidy from winning a third term. They are: state Sen. Blake ...

Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, says he will not run for US Senate

After much speculation, John Bel Edwards — a Democrat who defied near-universal predictions by being elected governor twice ...

Senate Republicans target Obama-era trucking rule with new English proficiency bill

FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to add stricter English proficiency requirements for truck drivers after an Obama-era rule change loosened standards.

John Bel Edwards announces he won’t run for US Senate seat

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate. Over ...

Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal

The Senate approved its version of the annual defense policy bill after ending an impasse on amendments, paving the way for ...

Democrat prematurely announces Senate campaign launch, but quickly deletes post

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills appears to have prematurely launched her campaign for the Senate on Friday and quickly ...