Senate, government shutdown and Washington
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The federal government shutdown rolled on to its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remains elusive amid a bitter stalemate in Congress.
Montanans can’t afford the exploding costs of health insurance coming their way if Republicans in the U.S. Senate won’t work with Democrats to protect Affordable Care Act tax credits — that was the message Wednesday from a video call hosted by U.
Republicans need at least seven Democrats to advance spending legislation in the Senate, where Republicans must clear the 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster. The GOP holds 53 seats in the chamber. OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES AT CENTER OF DEM SHUTDOWN FIGHT 'FUEL' HEALTHCARE COST INFLATION, CONSERVATIVES SAY
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) is calling for a federal investigation into Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Last month, Cruz was one of 51 Republican senators who voted against an amendment to a bill that would have compelled U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the files.