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Senate Democrats are taking a moment after Tuesday night's resounding off-year wins before making any firm moves to reopen the government. Why it matters: Victory is emboldening the party's hardliners.

Pa., discusses NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and breaks down his opposition to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on FOX Business.

Tom Emmer accused Chuck Schumer of siding with the "pro-terrorist wing" of their party during the ongoing government shutdown.

The U.S. government shutdown is now the longest in history. Some Democrats think it might be time to strike a deal but positive election results mean other parts of the party think its lawmakers should play hardball,

After Democrats’ triumphant election night, President Donald Trump conceded that his party is shouldering more of the blame for the government shutdown.

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Democratic Party leadership for lack of support in key races as political tensions rise within the party following recent elections.

A group of centrist Senate Democrats are sounding out Democratic colleagues on a potential deal to reopen the federal government this week or next week, but they’re getting strong pushback that could scuttle a potential agreement,