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Follow government shutdown news as Trump and Congress grapple with federal budget plans. Firings are expected soon, and some employees have received furlough notices.
The U.S. Senate will vote again on Friday on dueling Democratic and Republican plans to end a government shutdown now entering its third day, though there is no sign that either plan will win passage.
S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain deadlocked over government funding as bipartisan talks continue among rank-and-file members.
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Senate Bill 1 is everywhere
Hamilton County local leaders were among the loudest opponents of Braun's signature property tax cut legislation, Senate Bill 1, this session. Now it is actually budget season, so we're starting to see what things they are putting on the chopping block.
Follow news on the government shutdown after Congress fails to pass a federal budget plan. Trump has threatened mass layoffs in the coming days for federal workers.
Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the ongoing negotiations in the Senate to end the government shutdown as it enters day two.
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Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary
The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.