Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Homes of US Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers swatted

Both candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan say they were targeted by false 911 calls –also known as swatting– less than 24 hours apart.

Mike Rogers wins Republican primary for US Senate seat

Running for the U.S. Senate to represent Michigan, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers won the Republican primary for the highly coveted open seat.

Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released

Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.

Slotkin-Hill Democratic U.S. Senate debate canceled amid format concerns

Both Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and actor Hill Harper want to be the Democratic candidate to replace U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. But their debate was called off due to the lack of a black female moderator on the panel – among other concerns.

Elissa Slotkin drops $8M ad buy in Michigan as U.S. Senate race heats up

The Michigan Democrat once again finds herself in a high-stakes and expensive race for political office. As a favorite for the nomination, she has eyes set on TV ad spending for October and November.

Michigan's U.S. Senate field set for upcoming August Primary

At least one candidate was disqualified late last week because the Dearborn Democrat's campaign address was a post office box - not a street address.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

James Craig suspends campaign for U.S. Senate, mulls race for Detroit mayor

The former candidate for governor who previously served as the chief of the Detroit Police Department said his decision to suspend his campaign was a “business decision only."

Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.