The Senate on Wednesday failed for the ninth time to reopen the federal government as the impasse on Capitol Hill deepens. On Thursday, the upper chamber will switch gears and vote on

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's mass layoffs as the government shutdown drags on, pausing the cuts for thousands of workers.

Moulton invoked the Markey's age in his announcement video, arguing that he does not think the senator "should be running for another six year term at 80 years old."

The latest vote marked the ninth time that the Senate failed to advance or pass the legislation, prolonging the government shutdown past the two-week mark. The vote failed in a 51-44 split, with five senators not voting.

The continuing resolution funds the government until Nov. 21 and includes a $30 million boost for member security.

New Mexico's House of Representatives passed a budget and health bill intended to shore up the state's coverage of federal programs

Jim Boyd, a veteran lawmaker who heads an insurance and investment firm in Bradenton, was formally selected Tuesday by Senate Republicans to become the next Senate president.