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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 6: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) departs a Democratic luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 6, 2025 in Washington, DC. Lawmakers continue to negotiate as the government shutdown reaches its 37th day, the longest in U.S. history. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

Senate green-lights Epstein Files Transparency Act

The Senate has agreed by unanimous consent to approve the House of Representatives’ newly passed bill, officially sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson transmits the bill to the upper chamber.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 4: Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Democrats policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. During the news conference Senate Democrats discussed President Trump's policies during his first few weeks in office ahead of the president's address to a joint session of Congress tonight. (Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)

Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin Will Not Seek Re-election In 2026

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the Democrat Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on sanctuary cities' policies at the U.S. Capitol on March 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The hearing comes as President Donald Trump looks to implement key elements of his immigration policy, while threatening to cut funding to cities that resist the administration’s immigration efforts. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

AOC Vs. Schumer: Tensions Boil Over Amid Shutdown Chaos

“Squad” member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday after he said he would not stop a GOP-backed stopgap bill in order to avoid a partial government shutdown.