The U.S. Senate on Sunday moved toward a vote on reopening the federal government amid optimism that an end to the historic shutdown, now in its 40th day, is within reach. Senators plan to vote on advancing a House-passed stopgap funding bill as early as Sunday evening,

A bipartisan agreement has been reached in the US Senate to fund the federal government through January 30 and to hold a vote in December on an Affordable Care Act (ACA) bill, signaling that the ongoing government shutdown may soon come to an end ...

A report, quoting sources, stated that there were at least eight votes from the Senate Democratic Caucus in favour of a negotiated deal to end the historic shutdown that began on October 1.

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

A potential breakthrough emerges in the government shutdown as moderate Democrats offer a deal. This agreement aims to reopen government operations by passing spending bills and extending funding. A key component involves a promise for a vote on expiring healthcare subsidies by December.

El-Sayed, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham are vying for the Democratic nomination in the August primary. Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake Township is considered the favorite for the GOP nomination.

S.D., wanted to keep lawmakers in town until the shutdown ended. While there was activity, no path forward has materialized yet.