Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

Senate Democrats blocked a $852 billion bill that would fund the Defense Department through September, rejecting Republican efforts to approve individual full-year spending bills as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

U.S. Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill that would have funded the Pentagon for a full year, thwarting an effort by Republicans to restart some federal funding as the government shutdown stretched into its 16th day.

S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

McConnell had been walking through the Russell building’s basement toward a tunnel to the Capitol for votes with the help of an aide, whose arm he clutched as he walked with a notably stiff gait. Once McConnell let go of the aide, he fell.

Democrat Jackie Norris has ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. She plans to focus on her role as chair of the Des Moines public school board.

Graham Platner, a Marine veteran turned oyster farmer, now disavows posts he made years ago, saying they came from a time when he felt disillusioned and angry and expressed those emotions online.

The Federal Election Commission is keeping tabs on Senate candidates with the highest fundraising tallies, and Krishnamoorthi ranks third nationwide with a total of $24,878,520.73 raised.