Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday the 28-day U.S. government shutdown could stretch into November, when millions face soaring health insurance costs from expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits — raising pressure on lawmakers to resolve the impasse as enrollment begins.

The Senate confirmed assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis has been appointed to serve as a federal judge in the Middle District of Alabama. The U.S. Senate voted 58-40 on Oct. 27 to confirm the appointment, said U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama.

The Trump administration nominated the Purdue associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics to be an assistant secretary of defense in April.

The latest updates on Kentucky's U.S. Senate race center around who's likely to replace Mitch McConnell in 2026. Prominent contenders include both seasoned politicians and newcomers.

Rand Paul tells TIME he is working with Democrats to force a vote on a resolution to block Trump's Venezuela strikes as early as next week

Emerson, a Republican from Carencro, pointed to her record of sponsoring consequential legislation on taxes, education, and other major issues.

Several Republican and Democratic challengers want to unseat longtime U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has won every bid since 2002.