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Introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), the Keep America Flying Act of 2026 (Senate Bill S.3031) will ensure ATC, FAA and TSA workers get paid for their work, as well
Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.
President Trump called on Republicans Thursday to invoke the so-called “nuclear option” and change Senate rules to allow legislation to end the government shutdown.
From government shutdown to Tuesday’s Elections and legal battles, the coming week could prove decisive for the Trump administration., US News, Times Now
The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
Sen. Alex Padilla announced Tuesday that he will not run for California governor. The former Los Angeles City Council member says he chooses "to stay in this fight" in the United States Senate.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said he is “optimistic” a deal to end the over four-week long shutdown could be reached by the end of this week. Both Democrats and Republicans are looking for an off-ramp as the government’s closure inches toward the longest in U.
Election Day comes in the midst of a government shutdown that is poised to be the longest in history. Both parties blame each other, with no end in sight.