The Senate is scheduled on Monday to reconvene at 3 p.m., as the shutdown of the federal government continues into its 34th day, approaching a 35-day record set during President Donald Trump's first term.

In an interview with NBC News after a packed event, Platner bashed "establishment politics" and said he's still more electable than Democratic rival Janet Mills.

While Election Day may headline the week, the Senate is back as talks likely continue on ending a partial government shutdown that’s on track to set a new record Tuesday night, eclipsing the 35-day mark set during President Donald Trump’s first term.

Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to

Michigan Democrats are struggling to find a strong candidate to challenge Trump in the Senate race, with many feeling that the party is too weak to stand up to corporate interests and

Casey Means and her brother, Calley Means, became prominent in recent years after viral interviews decrying the influence of the food and drug industry.