Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,

Both the Senate and House passed new tax cut plans on Tuesday. During the debate with Democrats, federal spending cuts and future economic uncertainty took center stage.

A bill that would make Glock switches illegal on firearms in Alabama is one step away from becoming the law. On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate approved SB116, a bill that would make the switch, which can turn a handgun into a fully automatic weapon,

The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 116, making the possession of Glock switches—a device that converts handguns into fully automatic weapons—a Class C felony.