Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown michael November 11, 2025 Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks during a press conference following a vote on Capitol Hill on Sunday. The Senate convened for a rare Sunday session in an attempt to end the government shutdown. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images About Author michael See author's posts Post navigation Previous Trump grants pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, others linked to 2020 election effortsNext In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments Related Stories SENATE SHOWDOWN BEGINS: Sen. Mike Lee Confirms SAVE America Act Debate Kicks Off TODAY — Allegedly “Talking Filibuster” to FORCE Democrats to Defend Their Opposition on the Floor SENATE SHOWDOWN BEGINS: Sen. Mike Lee Confirms SAVE America Act Debate Kicks Off TODAY — Allegedly “Talking Filibuster” to FORCE Democrats to Defend Their Opposition on the Floor March 17, 2026 LAST ONE OUT, SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS: Yet Another Billionaire is Leaving California for Texas LAST ONE OUT, SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS: Yet Another Billionaire is Leaving California for Texas March 17, 2026 (VIDEO) Trump Says He’ll Have the “Honor” of “Taking Cuba” – “Whether I Free it, Take it, I Think I Can Do Anything I Want with It” (VIDEO) Trump Says He’ll Have the “Honor” of “Taking Cuba” – “Whether I Free it, Take it, I Think I Can Do Anything I Want with It” March 17, 2026