Texas, joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the Senate impasse, mounting industry pressure, and what a prolonged shutdown could mean for air travel and federal workers.

President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR — INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,

The Senate returned today on Day 30 of the shutdown. Did they vote to reopen the government? Here's the latest, what's next.

The U.S. Senate is meeting Thursday to vote at 11:45 a.m. on various bills, though the House-passed bill to reopen the government is not on the agenda.

Bipartisan discussions are picking up momentum this week as lawmakers face building pressure to end the partial government shutdown ahead of critical deadlines for food stamps and health care, senators said Wednesday.

How much longer will government shutdown 2025 last? Here's the latest updates and odds on next Senate vote today to pass funding bill and reopen.

Members of Congress point to deadlines they hope will force a breakthrough before money stops flowing for food-stamp benefits, military paychecks and enhanced healthcare subsidies.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks as Senate Democrats continue voting against measures to reopen the government.