Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not reopen soon.

The hearing comes after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and so far, has conservative commentator and podcast host Michael Knowles confirmed as a witness.

A Senate confirmation hearing is being planned next week for Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general who has faced criticism over her experience and views, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Michigan Senate voted to increase more than 20 hunting and fishing license fees in a move supporters said would stabilize funding for the DNR.

According to a new poll, former Senator Sherrod Brown is narrowly ahead of Republican Jon Husted in the Senate race.

The Trump administration has pushed Republican leaders to redraw House district maps before the midterm elections next year.

The Illinois State Board of Elections split evenly along party lines on whether Democratic Senate President Don Harmon should pay nearly $10 million for violating state campaign finance laws he