Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death sets up what promises to be a fierce fight in the U.S. Senate over President Donald Trump's eventual nominee to replace her, with Democrats still livid over what they consider a Supreme Court seat "stolen" by Republicans during the last presidential election year.

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.

The Senate voted for a 14th time to reject existing legislation to fund government operations through November 21, with Democrats demanding an extension of expiring federal tax credits to help Americans pay for private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say the government must reopen before healthcare talks begin.

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.

Senate Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as the shutdown nears historic length.

The U.S. Senate reconvened Monday afternoon for a possible funding bill as the federal government shutdown moved one day closer to a record 35 days, set in 2019.

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate is expected on Monday to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, as the next justice to the Supreme Court, a move that will tilt the country's highest court further to the right for years to come.

Republican senators joined the Democrats' effort to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Brazilian and global imports.

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

The United States senate is an institution full of traditions, including culinary ones. A particular soup recipe has been on their menu for years.

Wednesday's Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing discussed Senate Bill 107, known as the Lumbee Fairness Act, to federally recognize the Lumbee Tribe.