House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y. announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., his staff and family have been the target of extensive harassment and death threats, a memo released by his office on Thursday afternoon revealed.
President Trump said he plans to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday to discuss a major pipeline project and "other things," which could include congestion pricing for motorists in Manhattan.
President Trump Thursday doubled down on his proposal that Canada could benefit from joining the U.S., saying it could be "one of our greatest states."