The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown … Most, but not all, previously held state-level office — including four former governors.  Most, but not all, come from presidential swing states.  Two have announced they are retiring from the Senate after their current terms end …

Late-night Senate deal opens path to ending shutdown but splits Democrats  —  The deal doesn't extend expiring ACA subsidies.  If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.  —  A key group of Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Sunday night …

Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan  —  Several Senate Democrats are signaling a willingness to vote to reopen the government if they secure some final key concessions from the White House, a sign that a major breakthrough could be within reach amid …

Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown  —  For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified.  But an end approached without Democrats achieving an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies.  —  After more than a month of stalemate, the Senate on Sunday took …

Senate Reaches Deal To Reopen Government After Moderate Democrats Cave  —  Republicans found enough Democrats willing to drop their party's demand to extend soon-to-expire health care subsidies for millions of people.  —  WASHINGTON - Senators have reached a deal to reopen the federal government …

Republicans Pitch Alternative to ACA Extension to End Government Shutdown  —  GOP senators propose sending money directly to consumers' health accounts rather than to insurance companies  —  WASHINGTON—Senate Republicans have made what amounts to a counteroffer in a bid to end the government shutdown …

Dem civil war  —  With help from Eli Okun, Bethany Irvine, Ali Bianco and Rachel Umansky-Castro  —  Good Monday morning.  This is Jack Blanchard.  Been a busy old night.  Get in touch.  —  WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: President Donald Trump announced pardons for nearly 80 prominent allies …

Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election  —  The pardons of former Trump aides, which would only apply in federal court, are largely symbolic and cannot shield them from ongoing state-level prosecutions.  —  President Trump has granted pre-emptive pardons …

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says  —  President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election …