Follow government shutdown news as Trump and Congress grapple with federal budget plans. Firings are expected soon, and some employees have received furlough notices.

Senate Republicans and top GOP donors still plan to attend a major fundraiser at a coastal resort in Georgia this weekend despite the government shutdown, a move that puts an awkward spotlight on the underbelly of political campaigns as federal workers are being furloughed across the country.

Hamilton County local leaders were among the loudest opponents of Braun's signature property tax cut legislation, Senate Bill 1, this session. Now it is actually budget season, so we're starting to see what things they are putting on the chopping block.

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration froze $2.1 billion in Chicago transit funding on Friday, starving another Democratic city of funds as a bid to end the government shutdown failed again in the Senate.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said yesterday that mass layoffs of government workers are "imminent", and federal employees have told the BBC they're concerned for their futures. Stick with us for the latest updates and analysis as this situation continues to unfold.

The group is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is in a Democratic primary including two House members. Sen. Dick Durbin is retiring.

Sen. Ed Markey will be 80 on election day and is seeking another six-year term. He could face significant primary challenges from Reps. Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley. The post New poll shows Moulton with lead over Markey in potential Senate primary appeared first on Boston.