In this fourth week of the government shutdown, Senate Republicans are gathering at White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they ...

The Senate is holding its 12th vote on advancing the House-passed funding bill that would end the government shutdown, following a marathon speech by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.

"We urged him to meet with us, and we said we'll set up an appointment with him, anytime, anyplace, before he leaves," Schumer told reporters.