Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) sent a letter to Republican leaders Monday demanding a “Big Four” leadership meeting this week to ...

The Democratic congressional leaders, both of whom are from Brooklyn, called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South ...

With eight weeks until the government shutdown deadline, competing factions of lawmakers are starting to define their ...

The dramatic collapse in talks over the weekend doesn't bode well for the tougher job lawmakers are facing of funding the ...

Schumer and Jeffries said they are willing to work with Republicans, highlighting bipartisan support for funding for the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.

After weeks of stalling, Democratic leaders are finally expressing willingness to engage with Republicans in the government ...

The monthlong recess presents a critical opportunity for lawmakers to reach consensus on spending levels and make a dent in ...

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they don’t return ...

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congr ...