Most analysts believe the US will default on a payment obligation sometime this summer without a debt ceiling increase.

The Senate cleared the House’s continuing resolution funding the government through Sept. 30, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown at midnight. The crucial vote came when 10 Democrats crossed the ...

The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump to ...

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration and the expected Senate vote on a continuing resolution to avert a ...

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he would vote to advance a ...

The Senate approaches a key test vote Friday afternoon as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown , with Democrats confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believ ...

The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

John Tonje matched his career high with six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points, and No. 18 Wisconsin tied the Big Ten ...

City officials say a Republican bill to fund the federal government will force the city to lay off all manner of personnel, ...