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Live updates: Senate plans vote on Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration and the expected Senate vote on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

Reuters on MSN · 54m

US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown

The U.S. Senate on Friday was poised to pass a stopgap spending bill and avert a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff driven by anger over President Donald Trump's campaign to slash the federal workforce.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

Senate Democrats Refuse to Go Along With GOP Spending Plan, as Shutdown Deadline Nears

A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House

Mehmet Oz, Medicaid and Senate Finance Committee

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 32m

Mehmet Oz will testify before a Senate committee today to become head of nation’s Medicare, Medicaid programs

The hearing falls on a busy day in Washington as Congress has until midnight to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

The New York Times · 2h

Dr. Oz to Face Pointed Questions on Medicare and Medicaid Before Senate Panel

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Dr. Mehmet Oz Heads to the Senate With Pitch to Oversee America's Health Insurance Programs

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning

Pete Buttigieg, United States Senate and Michigan

NBC News on MSN · 10h

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan

Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a "deep and talented bench in Michigan."

USA Today · 19h

Pete Buttigieg rules out Senate run. What that could mean for his future

The former South Bend mayor posted on X that he has ruled out a U.S. Senate run, fueling speculation he's setting his sights on a presidential run.

The Washington Post · 22h

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

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CNN's Manu Raju: Enough Senate Democrats Appear Ready To Pass House GOP Spending Plan

CNN's Capitol Hill correspondent Manu Raju reports on the struggle taking place within the Senate Democratic caucus over ...

51mon MSN

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out second round of Texas Senate priorities. Here's the list.

Ten of Patrick's 40 priorities have already passed out of the Senate, including three of the items on the new list released ...

The Nation on MSN2h

When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn?

Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s supporting the GOP’s cruel government paralysis.

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Hoekstra affirms Canada's sovereignty in Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador

Michigan's Pete Hoekstra, who is President Trump's pick to be ambassador to Canada, will testify before the Senate Committee ...

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Bill Pulte confirmed by Senate to head up FHFA

Businessman and philanthropist Bill Pulte, who founded the Detroit Blight Authority and whose family has long been connected with southeast Michigan, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday to ...