The speaker can only afford to lose one Republican before a second defection would defeat the bill if all members are voting ...

Republican lawmakers are fielding critical questions on the economy. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer may face backlash for the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took heavy criticism from fellow Democrats for backing the GOP measure, which he called ...

Here's a look at what happened in the U.S. government this week: The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday, hours ...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in months on Friday as Wall Street’s roller coaster suddenly shot back ...

US stocks closed higher on Friday, but it wasn't enough to erase the week's losses. Averting a government shutdown ...

Stocks surged on Friday after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he'll support a GOP spending bill, helping the ...

U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, advancing amid signs the federal government may avert a shutdown and recovering some of the ...

If the Senate fails to pass a stopgap funding bill by tonight, the federal government shuts down for lack of money. Here's what will keep going.

What a week it’s been. Wall Street rallied Friday but all three major indexes closed the week in the red as President Donald ...

U.S. equities took off at midday as it appeared Democrats in the Senate would join Republicans in approving a spending plan ...

US stocks rallied Friday as investors tried to stage a rebound to finish a rocky week, though all three major indexes were ...