The Latest Breaking News from Brian Schatz

The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

Axios · Oct 1, 2025

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 22, 2025

GOP changes Senate rules to speed some confirmations - Roll Call

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025

Trump’s proposed NOAA cuts meet Senate appropriators’ opposition - Roll Call

Members of Congress are expressing renewed support for the nation’s weather forecasting system after deadly flooding in Texas and elsewhere.

Roll Call · Jul 15, 2025

At the Races: One big beautiful campaign - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and the 2026 midterms.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

At the Races: Breaking ranks - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ranked choice voting and new campaign bids.

Roll Call · May 1, 2025

Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are reckless – but they hold a key lesson for Democrats

There is a middle ground on tariffs. But Democrats’ free-trade advocacy allows Trump to play the populist

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

Trump official who helped dismantle USAID leaves role after ‘depriving millions’ of life-saving support

Pete Marocco reportedly clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio over extent of funding cuts

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Pete Buttigieg announces he won’t run for Senate or governor. Is a 2028 presidential bid coming?

‘The hardest decision in politics is to pass on a race you have a very good chance to win,’ political strategist David Axelrod says

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025