Senate Democrats are asking for a one year extension to healthcare tax credits and then they will vote to reopen the government. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) joins Alex Witt to weigh in on the negotiations to end the shutdown and to discuss the war power measure to restrict military escalation in Venezuela.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats savor their Election Day victories, some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives, warning that alienating the left could cost them crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President Donald Trump’s agenda.

N.Y., has proposed a new deal that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown on record. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill on what the proposal includes and what the next step could be for lawmakers.

Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer Friday proposed a deal to end the government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of tax credits to keep down Affordable Care Act health insurance premium costs.

Tensions flared between Republicans and Democrats as the Senate appeared to move further from a government shutdown resolution.

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Democratic Party leadership for lack of support in key races as political tensions rise within the party following recent elections.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing gov