US Senate efforts to reopen government show frustration as deal proves elusive

By David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to reopen the federal government as early as this week gave way to fresh signs of frustration on Tuesday,

US government shutdown becomes longest on record as talks to end stalemate stall

The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the previous record set in 2019 during US President Donald Trump's first term.View on euronews

Senate spurns GOP spending bill for 14th time amid bipartisan talks to end shutdown

The Senate on Tuesday shot down a bill to reopen the federal government for the 14th time, even as the chamber shows signs of movement toward a possible deal to end the shutdown.  Senators voted

Factbox-Six races to watch in 2026 US Senate midterm election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -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.

As he readies another US Senate run, John Deaton seeks early backing from state GOP

The attorney and cryptocurrency advocate — who last year mounted an unsuccessful bid to unseat US Senator Elizabeth Warren — has been pitching himself to party officials as a nominee who can bring a r

22 candidates vying for Illinois’ Democrat, Republican U.S. Senate primary

Filing for Republicans and Democrats to get on the March 17 primary ballot has closed. Twenty-two people filed for the seat. Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi filed his on the first day.

Senate confirms Trump's pick to join liberal-majority US appeals court

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's first and only nominee to the Boston-based federal appeals court, which until now had been largely composed of judges appointed by Democrats and has frequently blocked his policy initiatives.
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