The Senate vote today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, failed for the 14th time on a House-backed bill that would reopen the government as we head toward the longest shut down in history, with hopes dashed as Americans head to the polls today in what could become pivotal Election Day wins.

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

The groups challenging the president’s tariffs assert that the measures overstep the principle that Congress cannot cede its legislative powers to other branches of government.

With the government shutdown halting key reports, the Fed is turning to private data and creative clues to keep tabs on the U.S. economy.

The Senate returned today on Day 30 of the shutdown. Did they vote to reopen the government? Here's the latest, what's next.

Shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history as Senate GOP meets Trump; deal talks show faint signs of progress. Follow live.