Lillianna Byington

Senate Republicans plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security for three years using a party-line budget process in an effort to sidestep Democratic opposition as the shutdown drags on, a key GOP senator said Monday.

Senators would forgo their pay during future government shutdowns under a measure that just cleared a key initial procedural hurdle on the floor Wednesday.

(Bloomberg Government) -- Senators would forgo their pay during future government shutdowns under a measure that just cleared a key initial procedural hurdle on the floor Wednesday.

(Bloomberg Government) -- Senators' paychecks will be withheld during future government shutdowns, a move aimed at providing an additional incentive to avoid funding lapses.

The Senate confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees Monday night, the first time this year Republicans used the new multi-step floor process to package together a broad array of administration officials.

(Bloomberg Government) -- The Senate passed a $69.5 billion bill giving over three years of funding to two immigration enforcement agencies, taking a final step toward resolving a months-long dispute.

Maine Democrats are racing to salvage their bid to defeat Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday evening.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner's withdrawal from the race for a U.S. Senate seat unleashed a scramble by a handful of candidates who have little time

Maine Democrat Graham Platner's withdrawal from the race for a U.S. Senate seat unleashed a scramble by a handful of candidates who have little time

New cases reignite worker fear as facilities remain open, reports say. More than 120 groups are pushing Tyson to address issues this week.