Government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats and Republicans torpedo a behemoth funding bill as negotiations on a path forward continue between the White House and Democrats.

In the fight for control of the US Senate, the majority may come down to which factor carries more weight: the map or the environment.

House Democrats found themselves in the familiar position this week of seething at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for negotiating a deal with Republicans to keep the government funded.

The latest ICE murder produces a unified Senate Democratic Caucus blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security until strict limits are set.

The South Dakota House Republican Caucus has temporarily removed Rep. Phil Jensen for comments he made during debate on the House floor. House Democrats and

Rep. Phil Jensen was suspended from a Republican caucus after questioning Democratic colleagues' religious beliefs during a debate on a bill.

A bipartisan agreement to temporarily extend Homeland Security funding is rekindling tensions between the two chambers.