Dale Romans, pitching himself as an independent-minded Democrat in the mold of Joe Manchin, will try to win a seat for the party in the deep-red state.

The United States Senate voted 60–40 late Monday night to approve a short-term funding bill aimed at ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S.

After a record-breaking 41-day federal government shutdown, the United States Senate cleared a long-sought funding bill with a 60-40 vote, sending the legislation to the United States House of Representatives and marking a crucial step toward reopening the government.

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

The government shutdown is on track to end with no resolution for expiring healthcare subsidies, and Democrats say Republicans want an abortion ban.

The United States Senate passed a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in American history, here's what you can expect at US airports.