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Government shutdown live updates as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed to advance a Republican-backed funding bill to end the government shutdown for the 13th time.

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Government shutdown updates: Vance expected to meet with Senate GOP after 13th vote

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Senators vote not to end shutdown for 13th time

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Government shutdown drags on as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal

Democrats and Republicans continued to trade blame over the government shutdown, the second-longest funding lapse in history at 28 days.

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SNAP funding crisis looms with shutdown, affecting millions relying on food assistance

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Watch live: Senate to vote on stopgap funding bill as shutdown hits 28 days

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Shutdown continues as Senate vote fails again. How did Illinois lawmakers vote?

The Senate failed its 13th vote today, causing the government shutdown to continue. Here's how Illinois lawmakers voted on the funding measure.

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Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil

The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.

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James Talarico Senate campaign says it mistakenly listed endorsement from Socorro ISD Superintendent James Vasquez

SISD Superintendent James Vasquez was mistakenly listed as endorsing U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, according to campaign and district officials.

US judge extends block on Trump's mass layoffs during shutdown

A federal judge on Tuesday extended a block preventing President Donald Trump's administration from laying off thousands of federal employees amid a nearly month-long

U.S. Senate confirms federal court appointment for Alabama Supreme Court Judge Bill Lewis

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis has been appointed to serve as a federal judge in the Middle District of Alabama. The U.S. Senate voted 58-40 on Oct. 27 to confirm the appointment, said U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama.

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US Senate confirms Trump appellate court nominee who drew conservative backlash

The U.S. Senate on Monday voted to confirm a Wisconsin prosecutor nominated by President Donald Trump to a federal appeals court, despite earlier opposition from conservative advocacy groups typically aligned with Trump's agenda.

The latest news and updates on Kentucky's U.S. Senate race

The latest updates on Kentucky's U.S. Senate race center around who's likely to replace Mitch McConnell in 2026. Prominent contenders include both seasoned politicians and newcomers.

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Senate confirms Trump's pick for Court of Appeals, a longtime assistant US attorney in Milwaukee

The Senate confirmed assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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US Senate panel sends letter to Adam Silver inquiring about betting scandal

A United States Senate committee sent a letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Monday, saying that last week's federal indictments of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA player and coach Damon Jones were a matter of "Congressional concern" and asking for details about the league's approach to investigating potential gambling violations.

Alabama Senate Democrats urge Ivey to call special session to address food stamp suspension

The federal government shutdown has caused the suspension of SNAP benefits for November, assistance that goes to about 750,000 Alabamians.

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Purdue prof introduced to U.S. Senate armed services panel for assistant secretary role

The Trump administration nominated the Purdue associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics to be an assistant secretary of defense in April.