A separate Republican-backed bill to pay federal employees and contractors who continue working during a lapse in appropriations failed to advance on Thursday, but Sen. Ron Johnson, the sponsor, said...

The U.S. Senate is in recess until next week, meaning that the now 24-day-long government shutdown is likely to continue at least through the weekend.

Democrats are pushing to ensure any funding bill includes an extension to the expiring tax credits, which are slated to evaporate at the end of 2025.

The countdown is on to Election Day in New York City, as voters prepare to choose a new mayor.

Mamdani grilled former Governor Andrew Cuomo over past sexual harassment allegations.