The Senate took the first step toward reopening the government, thanks to eight senators willing to break rank with their Democratic colleagues. The overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats opposed a vote to end the government shutdown on Sunday night, the 15th since funding lapsed on Oct. 1. That includes almost every member of Democratic leadership […]

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) lamented centrist Senate Democrats’ decision to join with Republicans in advancing a funding plan to end the government shutdown, casting it as a “very, very bad” vote. The Senate was able to move a step closer to ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history, passing the funding bill in a test […]

After 14 failed votes and a 40-day-long shutdown, the Senate took its first step toward reopening the government on Sunday, with enough Democrats relenting on their healthcare demands to allow Republicans to overcome a filibuster. The test vote, which took place during a rare weekend session, came shortly after Senate appropriators put the finishing touches on […]

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced on Sunday that he is running for reelection as Texas governor, in what would be his fourth term should he win in 2026. Abbott, 67, made the announcement at a “Future of Texas” event in Houston on Sunday evening, where he also unveiled his new campaign slogan, “Let’s Roll!” “As […]