With the US government shut down for 22 days now, Republicans are testing tactics.

The Maine Senate hopeful hasn’t lost his progressive backers — but one is already distancing himself from the candidate’s posts.

It’s a clear sign the shutdown isn’t ending on Day 21.

His confirmation to lead the Office of Special Counsel was already set to be rocky after previous allegations of sexual harassment.

Many Democrats want House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump to sign off on any deal.

Neither side is moving or showing signs of engagement in negotiations as the 35-day record looms.

One Nation, a nonprofit aligned with GOP leaders, is spending nearly $1 million in an effort to promote the Maine Republican’s accomplishments.

Democrats are betting he’s more open to a deal than the Hill GOP. But so far, the president is prepared to go another way — outlasting their desire for talks.

Some senators say the shutdown still isn’t breaking through back home.

The two-term Maine governor talked to Semafor about jumping into an unexpectedly crowded Democratic primary with distance from the leader.

The Senate is back today for Day 14 of the current shutdown.

The federal government layoffs are ‘substantial,’ an OMB spokesperson said.