Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., wanted to keep lawmakers in town until the shutdown ended. While there was a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity, no path forward has materialized yet.
From Tennessee's "AOC of TN" to a Gen Z activist and congressional candidates challenging career politicians, meet the progressive candidates pushing the Democratic Party to the left.
The government shutdown enters its 38th day with no resolution in sight as lawmakers clash over healthcare subsidies and short-term spending extensions.