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Will the partial government shutdown end today? Here's the latest on Senate vote, time and shutdown updates amid DHS security concerns and Iran conflict
DHS secretary Kristi Noem testified and the Senate is expected to vote today. What are odds the shutdown ends today? See predictions, chances.
President Trump said during his State of the Union the partial shutdown impacted snow removal in DC. When will the Senate vote to reopen?
It is Election Day for the primary elections, when Democrats and Republicans have to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot. Watch the live player above for results and analysis.
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi forecast the government shutdown could last 41 to 45 days, with a Senate vote today.
TEXAS SENATE: The Republican Senate primary in Texas is heading to a May 26 runoff between four-term Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, while state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, NBC News projected. President Donald Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in the Senate GOP primary.
Live updates: Cornyn, Paxton move to runoff; Texas Supreme Court order complicates Dallas vote count
Sen. John Cornyn (R) is headed for a May 26 Texas Senate runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton after neither candidate got the necessary 50-percent-plus-one support they needed in