The public’s frustration with ‘politics as usual’ has led more political newcomers to win office. But amateurs are more likely to view bipartisanship as a concession, not a tool for advancing policy.

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill earlier this month to extend government funding until Nov. 21, but the bill stalled in the Senate, where Democratic votes were needed to advance it. Democrats ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who told reporters on Monday that there won't be changes to the Senate rule any time soon.

Whatever the speaker’s reasons, the conflict continues to fester. Last Tuesday the Arizona attorney general, Kris Mayes, ...

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that ...

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

Celebratory chants of “Si se puede!” broke out Tuesday night at Democrat Adelita Grijalva's Election Night party as she defeated rival Republican Daniel Butierez in the race for an open seat in ...

President Trump pledged to pay the troops today, but what about in the weeks ahead? The military is feeling the pressure of the shutdown, and for the National Guard, it's even more complicated.

After more back and forth, it seems that “to be ascertained by law” meant that it would require a statute to stop paying ...

Some staffers say they’re applying for loans while others are pulling from their savings accounts to meet monthly rent payments.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill) razed House Speaker Mile Johnson and veteran Sen. John Thune (R-N.D.) for abdicating ...