Opinion

A senator reveals the jokes and jibes while dining and debating in the world’s greatest deliberative body

We’ve got some characters in the Senate, but all senators try to be civil. There are only 100 of us, and we have to work together. But there are clues when civility is being stretched. When one ...

Senate Republicans say they’re hopeful ‘this is the week’ government reopens

Some Democrats at the center of bipartisan talks also signaled hope on Tuesday that a deal is around the corner, noting ...

State Department blasts Dems over shutdown, says national security at risk amid Senate battle

The Department of State noted national security risks that stem from the government shutdown. The holdup in Washington lies in the Senate, where Democrats are insistent that Republicans undo Medicaid ...