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Government shutdown updates: Senate to convene Sunday session, but no votes scheduled
The Senate is scheduled to be in for a rare Sunday session as it continues to attempt to chart a path out of the 40-day government shutdown. The Senate is expected to convene at 1:30 p.m. There are currently no votes scheduled. It’s not yet clear whether any will be added to the schedule today.

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Government shutdown live updates as Thune plans Senate vote amid rare Sunday session
U.S. Senate holds weekend session as government shutdown continues
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend
The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the funding fight that has disrupted flights n...

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Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown
Senators to work through the weekend on shutdown as Republicans and Democrats are still far apart
Hopes for shutdown resolution fade after Democrats balk at GOP offer
“Leader Thune isn’t doing himself any favors by not coming to the table,” said Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), who has been viewed as a possible swing vote but said she would vote no Friday.

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Government shutdown impasse stretches on as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer
Wheels come off shutdown talks as GOP erupts at Schumer counteroffer

Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says

By Richard Cowan and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bipartisan talks in the U.S. Senate to end the federal shutdown have taken a positive turn, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Saturday,

Senate leader says a potential shutdown deal is coming together but there’s no guarantee of success

We’re only a handful of votes away” from passing legislation to reopen the government, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Saturday.

Republican bill to pay workers in shutdown falling short in US Senate; voting continues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) ​-‌A Republican bill ‌in the U.S. ⁠Senate ‌to pay federal ‍government workers and military servicemembers ​during ‌the ongoing government shutdown was falling short ⁠on Friday ​of ​the votes needed to ‍advance,⁠ as voting continued.

US Senate: Six races to watch in 2026 midterm election

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Senate GOP blocks war-powers curb on Trump as U.S.–Venezuela standoff deepens

Senate blocks resolution to Venezuela war powers measure as Schumer warns Trump is “leading troops over the Rubicon”
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Barr officially files for Kentucky US Senate race

Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr has officially filed to run for U.S. Senate. The Republican submitted his candidacy paperwork Friday morning at the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office, making his Senate campaign for 2026 formally underway.

Tlaib endorses El-Sayed for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat

El-Sayed, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham are vying for the Democratic nomination in the August primary. Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake Township is considered the favorite for the GOP nomination.

Control of U.S. Senate at play in 12 key competitive races

This year's election year battle for control of the U.S. Senate is intensifying, as voter disaffection for President Donald Trump's response to the COVID-19 pandemic weighs on a growing number of Senate races in the South and Midwest.
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