S.D., has scheduled an initial procedural vote Thursday on the House-passed defense appropriations bill, a move

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) revealed he has privately told Democratic leaders that he is willing to hold a floor vote based on one of their central demands in exchange for ending the government shutdown.

Once again, Congress has shut down the federal government, disrupting critical services and forcing tens of thousands of dedicated public servants to work without pay — or not at all. This avoidable crisis stems from decisions made earlier this year.

The massive legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, pushed forward by President Donald Trump, eliminates or restricts a wide range of tax credits and social programs. The bill passed the Senate after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking ...

While the possibility of a government shutdown looms, Congress faces a different Sept. 30 deadline to renew some provisions of the farm bill. That sweeping legislation funds everything from agricultural subsidies to nutrition assistance and conservation ...

Solar panels are seen on the roof of a commercial building in West Los Angeles, on Jan. 4, 2025. Solar panels are seen on the roof of a commercial building in West Los Angeles, on Jan. 4, 2025.Daniel Slim—Getty Images Reporter At the end of September ...