Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that he was “optimistic” the Senate could vote to reopen the government by the end of the week if lawmakers make progress over the next couple days.

The Senate on Tuesday morning will hold its 13th vote on stopgap funding as the government shutdown nears the 4-week mark. Pressure is building on leaders from both parties to reopen the

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. A Senate subcommittee hearing on political violence is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above.

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.

President Trump on Wednesday morning will host Republicans senators at the White House for a breakfast as the government shutdown reached a record 36 days. His remarks also come after an evening

The Senate votes today, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, on a House-passed stopgap measure as the government shutdown 2025 enters Day 16 with Republicans and Democrats continuing a bitter battle as furloughed federal workers and agencies await a government reopening.

How much longer will government shutdown 2025 last? See live updates, Polymarket odds on when it will end and the next Senate vote today to reopen