In the hours before Democrats’ electoral victories Tuesday night, the end of the government shutdown seemed near. Several Democratic senators had spent the day quietly discussing a potential bipartisan settlement.

Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.

Hours before the first major elections since President Donald Trump’s win last November, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a stern warning for Democrats about the party’s secret talks to end the shutdown.

Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday. Follow live updates here.

Tom Emmer accused Chuck Schumer of siding with the "pro-terrorist wing" of their party during the ongoing government shutdown.

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Democratic Party leadership for lack of support in key races as political tensions rise within the party following recent elections.

Some of the most prominent liberals in Congress are seething at an emerging deal to end the 35-day funding stalemate without a clear win for their party, showcasing a massive splinter within the Democratic Party that will soon be on full display.

Congressional Democrats, fresh off multiple election night victories, are demanding that Republicans meet them at the negotiating table to end the record-breaking government shutdown. Democrats are seeking to build on the momentum from both last night’s wins and comments from President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning,