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Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 10, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to advance a new bill to reopen the government Sunday evening, after a series of partisan meetings throughout the weekend reached a breakthrough. The continuing resolution was brokered by eight Senate Democrats, including New Hampshire...

Senate committee approves sanctioning Russia despite Republican reluctance

by Stephanie Haines | Mar 12, 2014 | Politics

WASHINGTON – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday approved legislation that would impose sanctions on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine. The Senate bill would also provide a $1 billion loan to Ukraine and reform the U.S. participation in the...

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