Senate Democrat demands Trump fire 'creep' Stephen Miller in exchange for his DHS funding vote

Ariz., is joined by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., in his disdain for White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller.

Talks intensify to avert shutdown as White House and Senate leaders eye last-ditch deal

The White House and Senate leaders are moving closer to a deal to avert a government shutdown but are seeking to resolve final sticking points in eleventh-hour negotiations ahead of Friday’s deadline,

Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding bill after another person killed in Minneapolis

Some Democrats who voted for recent funding bills said they'll vote against any DHS bill without restrictions on enforcement operations. The deadline to avert a shutdown is Friday.

Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding

Government shutdown looms as Senate battles over DHS funding package, with a test vote scheduled for Thursday.

Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting

Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.

Democrats See Path to Senate Control. Here Are the Races to Watch

Interviews with key strategists and donors reveal why Democrats think they can flip the Senate in 2026 through these states:

Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings

Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.

Here’s where House and Senate retirements stand for 2026

Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.