The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credit for one year during a series of votes on the Senate floor on Monday. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin also spoke in support of the amendment.

Sayed, a progressive physician and former public health official, is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, advocating for Medicare for All and calling the situation in Gaza a genocide,

Democratic wins also set the tone for the 2026 midterm elections, now just a year away. President Donald Trump blamed the shutdown as a reason for his party's losses, which delivered a much-needed jolt to his political rivals who have been grasping for power and relevance since bruising losses last year.

In this episode of “The Opinions,” Senator Bernie Sanders tells David Leonhardt that the party and its leadership need to make big changes to start winning election.