Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with food aid potentially delayed or suspended for millions of Americans and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.

That evaluation from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray’s office comes as the White House has stepped up its pressure campaign on Indiana lawmakers, particularly Republican senators, in the last few weeks.

Senate Republicans debate piecemeal funding bills during shutdown as Sen. Josh Hawley's food stamp extension faces resistance from party leadership and White House.

Republican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign.

On the Senate floor today, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discusses the healthcare crisis that Republicans have brought upon American families, as premium costs are expected to rise starting this week.

Sen. John Thue, the Republican Majority Leader, lashed out at Democrats for not agreeing to a "clean" budget resolution to end the government shutdown without extending programs Senate Democrats say are worth forcing further negotiation.

Hakeem Jeffries said he and Mike Johnson talked about the shutdown this week, but each leader characterized the other as "irredeemable."

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear yet if the Kansas House has enough support yet,