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Government shutdown live updates as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed to advance a Republican-backed funding bill to end the government shutdown for the 13th time.

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Is the government still shutdown? Update on Senate vote to reopen, 13th vote; what's next?

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Shutdown continues as Senate vote fails again. How did Illinois lawmakers vote?

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Government shutdown drags on as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal

Federal food aid will not go out on Nov. 1, the Department of Agriculture said, warning that "the well has run dry" for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Senate set to reconvene on Day 27 of government shutdown

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Government shutdown updates: Largest federal workers’ union calls for end to shutdown

NBA, Adam Silver and Senate committee

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Senate committee seeks more information from NBA about gambling investigations

From the moment the United States Supreme Court opened the floodgates in 2018 for state-by-state legalized sports wagering, it was inevitable that a sports-wagering scandal would attract the attention of the United States Congress.

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Senate committee asks NBA's Silver for details on gambling investigations

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House Commerce Committee request briefing from Adam Silver in NBA gambling scandal

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Senators Publish Bipartisan Letter Demanding Answers From NBA Over Gambling Scandal

A pair of U.S. senators published a letter Tuesday morning seeking more information from the NBA about its recent betting scandal.

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Congress Requests Briefing from Adam Silver on NBA Betting Scandal

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LeBron James’ Injury Text From NBA Gambling Scandal Revealed — Report

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Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time

Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for the 13th time to block a House-passed bill to reopen the federal government, despite a plea this week by the nation’s largest federal workers’ union to end

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While the Senate buzzes with normal activity, the House remains eerily silent as the shutdown drags on

House Speaker Mike Johnson has kept the House out of session since Sept. 19, and the unfinished work is piling up as the shutdown drags into its sixth week.

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Senate and House GOP defend community finance fund from Trump cuts

Republican lawmakers called for the preservation of the CDFI Fund, which helps provide loans to low-income and underserved populations.

Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as t

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Democrats force a Senate vote to block Trump’s tariffs on Brazil

The Senate is voting on legislation that would nullify President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, including oil, coffee and orange juice.

Insider: House speaker fumes over Michigan Senate's earmark disclosure bill

Speaker Matt Hall has been criticizing a Senate plan to require 10 days between when earmarks are disclosed and when they're voted on.

Kansas Senate ready to call a special session but still needs House

Two-thirds of Kansas Senators signed a petition to call a special session to gerrymander Kansas. The House hasn't made a similar announcement, yet.

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Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett weighs Senate bid after redistricting threatens House seat

Rep. Jasmine Crockett considers Texas Senate run after polling shows strong primary performance. Democrat weighs expanding electorate strategy amid redistricting battle.