The government shutdown stretched into Day 9 on Thursday with another round of failed votes in the Senate. Follow live updates here.

The government shutdown enters its ninth day after several failed attempts to reopen it. A vote in the Senate is expected around 11:30 a.m. EDT Thursday.

Senate Democrats forced a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.

The Senate is voting on legislation to put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.

The Trump administration hasn't provided evidence to lawmakers that recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats were justified.

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Senate Republicans have voted down a bill that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s use of force against drug cartels after he authorised strikes on boats suspected of engaging in drug ...