Arizona federal workers, labor leaders and elected Democratic officials demanded an immediate end to the government shutdown on Tuesday, saying the three-week stalemate is inflicting deep hardship across the state.

“I sense that people are tired of this shutdown and all that flows from it,” said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the No. 2 party leader, who added that the bipartisan interlocutors he has spoken to “seem more optimistic.”

A bipartisan group of senators is working on a possible deal to end the government shutdown, which has become the country’s longest.

As Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs considers her options, politicians and officeholders are tossing suggestions her way.

Tens of thousands of flight delays, many connected to staffing shortages at air traffic control towers have been reported since the government shut down

The government shutdown is halting a critical federal food assistance program that serves 15% of Arizona’s residents, according to the latest state figures.

Democrats won races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, and California voters approved a ballot measure that could cost the GOP as many as five seats in Congress. "Last night, if that wasn't a message to all Republicans,

Washington — Vice President JD Vance on Sunday accused Democrats of "hostage-taking" with their posture in the government shutdown, as Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end ...

At least eight moderate Senate Democrats are meeting in hopes of finding a deal to end the monthlong government shutdown, but sources familiar with the closely held conversations say they will