The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...

The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

At least seven Democrats, who have been divided on their shutdown strategy, will need to join with Republicans for the ...

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) gently rebuked Elon Musk over his actions at DOGE over the last month and change on ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into ...

Congress is just hours away from a potential government shutdown. The Senate has until midnight to pass a spending bill that ...

The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.