Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

Democrats faced two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives the president vast discretion on spending ...

Democrats, including House leaders and senators, repeatedly declined to answer whether they maintained confidence in Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.

The vote came at a steep price for Democrats, fracturing the party with calls to oust Schumer as leader and primary Democrats who sided with the GOP.

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.