The stopgap bill, which would extend government funding until Nov. 21, was defeated after a 49-45 vote. It required 60 votes to pass and has now extended the shutdown to two weeks. The Senate will reconvene and vote again on Oct. 15, marking the ninth voting session on the funding bill.

President Trump on Tuesday renewed his threat to punish Democrats during the government shutdown, promising that he would release on Friday a list of “Democrat programs” slated for permanent cuts.

“What people are saying is, you’ve got to stop the carnage,” said Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, describing what he heard from his constituents, including federal workers, as he traveled around his state o...

The Supreme Court has indicated a willingness to limit race-based districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act