Senators Approve Bill To Withhold Pay During Shutdowns
May 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Scripps News

Senators have approved a measure that would withhold their pay during future government shutdowns, a small but pointed move as Congress keeps playing shutdown games. The Scripps report puts the spotlight on lawmakers finally feeling some of the pain they create for everyone else. It is basic accountability, and about time Washington learned that its own paychecks should not be immune from its failures. Read more about this...