Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Monday called on their Republican counterparts to meet immediately to avert a government shutdown looming as soon as the end of next month. The Democratic ...

After weeks of stalling, Democratic leaders are finally expressing willingness to engage with Republicans in the government funding process – but they’re wielding Medicaid as a bargaining chip.

Schumer and Jeffries said they are willing to work with Republicans, highlighting bipartisan support for funding for the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) sent a letter to Republican leaders Monday demanding a “Big Four” leadership meeting this week to ...

The monthlong recess presents a critical opportunity for lawmakers to reach consensus on spending levels and make a dent in ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congr ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress — marking ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had $1.1 billion funding rescinded after the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a package of spending cuts last month.

Hours of tense negotiations to strike a deal on President Donald Trump’s nominees blew up Saturday night, and now lawmakers ...

Congress defunds the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, forcing public broadcasting shutdown after 58 years of cultural ...

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Senate cleared a funding package in its marathon against a government shutdown on Friday night. Time ...