57 h. ago Oregon Democrats outraged over reported ICE facility plans near Portland

Oregon Democrats clash with Kristi Noem over proposed ICE detention facility near Portland after tense meeting leads to federal threats of doing things "the hard way."

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4 d. ago Angus King claims progressive critics have been 'spun up' to support government shutdown

Maine Sen. Angus King argued that progressive critics have been "spun up" to oppose his vote on Sunday to help end the government shutdown.

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5 d. ago Eight Senate Democrats break ranks with party leadership to end historic government shutdown

Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to pass continuing resolution, ending 40-day government shutdown with 60-40 vote in a major vote Sunday.

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5 d. ago Which Senators Broke Ranks With Democrats to Advance the GOP Plan to End the Government Shutdown?

Two of them are retiring, and none of the others face re-election in 2026.

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5 d. ago Democrats split from Schumer as Senate advances plan to reopen government and more top headlines

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5 d. ago Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough

Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough  Politico

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5 d. ago Oregon Democratic senators plan to vote ‘no’ in Sunday vote to end 40

Oregon Democratic senators plan to vote ‘no’ in Sunday vote to end 40-day US government shutdown  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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5 d. ago Enough Democrats expected to vote to break shutdown impasse: Sources

The Senate is angling to take a key test vote as early as Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.

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6 d. ago Hitchhiker’s Guide to what to expect tonight on the government shutdown

Senate prepares test vote tonight on GOP spending plan to end government shutdown. Bill would reopen government through Jan. 30, requiring 60 votes to break filibuster.

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6 d. ago Enough Democrats expected to vote with Republicans to end shutdown: Sources

The Senate is angling to take a key test vote as early as Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.

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6 d. ago Government shutdown updates: Enough Dems expected to vote to pass funding test vote

The Senate is angling to take a key test vote as early as Sunday night on a plan that would reopen the government.

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6 d. ago Government shutdown live updates as Thune plans Senate vote amid rare Sunday session

Government shutdown live updates as Thune plans Senate vote amid rare Sunday session  CBS News

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6 d. ago Government shutdown updates: Senate to convene Sunday session, but no votes scheduled

The Senate is in a rare Sunday session but it's not yet clear if senators will vote on anything.

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6 d. ago Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon

Fragile coalition emerges as Senate Democrats may break with party to pass spending bill, potentially ending shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.

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8 d. ago Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown's potential 'end of the beginning'

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

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1 week ago California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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2 w. ago Republicans in Congress Show Signs of Angst Over Trump’s Trade War

Senators opposed the president’s plan to import beef from Argentina and voted three times this week to end his power to enforce sweeping tariffs.

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2 w. ago U.S. Senate Committee advances plan to keep FBI headquarters in Washington

U.S. Senate Committee advances plan to keep FBI headquarters in Washington  Maryland Matters

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3 w. ago Fiscal disaster scenario during shutdown sends GOP scrambling for new spending plan

House and Senate Republicans are beginning to discuss a new plan as their current funding measure is set to hit its deadline on Nov. 21, while Democrats keep it in limbo.

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3 w. ago Trump's Operation Warp Speed sparks GOP call for Nobel Peace Prize after ceasefire snub

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., plan to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for launching Operation Warp Speed.

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