After announcing that he be a no vote on the proposed spending plan -- a decision that could have led to a government shutdown -- Schumer backed down, saying from the floor he would vote yes.

Spring training isn't a time to make proclamations about what types of years specific players will have, but for this Washington Nationals group, it sure can de ...

The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.

The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader ...

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) is coaching the Greenbrier East High School girls' basketball team hours before the Senate needs to ...

Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, a former speaker of the House, broke with Schumer in encouraging lawmakers to follow the ...

The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

With thousands of federal workers either fired, placed on administrative leave, or at immediate risk of losing their jobs, ...

The Senate is expected to begin voting Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress is just hours away from a potential government shutdown. The Senate has until midnight to ...