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Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Before coming to CBS News, Kaia worked as a staff writer for U.S. News & World Report, where she wrote about politics with a focus on Congress. She also previously covered courts and reproductive rights. Kaia is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where she led the student newspaper as editor-in-chief.

Lawmakers Continue To Negotiate Funding Government As Shutdown Stretches Past A Month

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Senate to hold rare Sunday session aimed at ending shutdown

The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live updates here.

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Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown

Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.

Nov 8

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2025, during day 37 of the government shutdown.

Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown

Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try to end the government shutdown on Friday.

Nov 6

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 5, 2025, as the government shutdown continues.

Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue

Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.

Nov 5

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 28, 2025.

Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks

Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.

Nov 4

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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.

Nov 4

The Senate floor on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

Nov 4

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks on the Senate floor on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.

Nov 3

Lawmakers Continue Work On Capitol Hill As Shutdown Drags On

The 2025 U.S government shutdown, by the numbers

The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.

Nov 3

Containers are parked at the Jiangbei Container Terminal of Nanjing Port on the Yangtze River in Nanjing, China, on Oct. 30, 2025.

Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's global tariffs

The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.

Oct 30

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Senate adjourns for the weekend with no breakthrough on ending shutdown

Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.

Oct 30

The U.S. and Canadian flags flutter next to the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario, on Oct. 24, 2025.

Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada

The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.

Oct 29

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters outside his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 29, 2025, about the government shutdown.

Senators cautiously optimistic about talks to end government shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

Oct 29

Sen. Tim Kaine talks with reporters in the U.S. Capitol on the day the government shutdown, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Brazil

The Senate passed a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, after Democrats drew support from a handful of Republicans.

Oct 28

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 28, 2025.

Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time

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.

Oct 28

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