Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Bobby Pulido, Tejano star and Texas Democrat, aims to flip GOP-held Congress seat

Bobby Pulido has been making music in Texas for over 30 years. Now, he aims to win a U.S. House seat in a district strongly held by a Republican representative.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative

Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.

Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports

The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.

Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult

The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.

Carla Walker Act: Bill to fund cold-case tech introduced in U.S. Senate

A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.

Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation

The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others

A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.

Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

GOP Rep. Michael McCaul 'briefly detained' by police at airport for 'appearing intoxicated'

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, was detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month for "appearing intoxicated," Fox News has confirmed.

Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement

Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.

WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing

Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.