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Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote

The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the previous record set in 2019 on Tuesday evening, the 35th day of the funding lapse.

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Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown in history: Recap

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Longest Government Shutdown Ever In US History—Day 36

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On Day 36, the Government Shutdown Is Now the Longest Ever and Trump Wants the Filibuster Ended

The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal worker...

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The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares

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Democrats Search For Way Out Of Longest-Ever Government Shutdown

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Longest government shutdown in history costs the U.S. economy $15 billion each week

Depending on its length, the shutdown could lower fourth-quarter economic growth by as much as 2 percentage points, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

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US Senate Efforts to Reopen Government Show Frustration as Deal Proves Elusive

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Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure on track to become longest ever

Senate likely to confirm Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court, cementing conservative majority

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate is expected on Monday to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, as the next justice to the Supreme Court, a move that will tilt the country's highest court further to the right for years to come.

Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue

Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.

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Senate Dems emboldened in shutdown strategy after election sweep

President Donald Trump acknowledges the shutdown hurt Republicans on Election Day, while Senate Democrats demand he come to the table and negotiate.

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Senate Republicans ready quick push on Trump's Supreme Court pick Barrett

U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday prepared a concerted push toward quickly confirming President Donald Trump's third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, despite strenuous objections by Democrats who appear powerless to stop them.

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The Soup That's Been Served Every Day At The United States Senate For Over A Century

The United States senate is an institution full of traditions, including culinary ones. A particular soup recipe has been on their menu for years.

Sen. Alex Padilla says he won't run for governor of California, plans to remain in the Senate

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.

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Group of Senate Democrats eye abandoning shutdown fight — but get pushback

A group of centrist Senate Democrats are sounding out Democratic colleagues on a potential deal to reopen the federal government this week or next week, but they’re getting strong pushback that

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US Senate: Six races to watch in 2026 midterm election

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.