GOP Senator blasts political weaponization of government and ‘payback’ that Democrats are anticipating Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., condemns former President Joe Biden and Susan Rice for targeting political opposition. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Senators will now go without pay during future government shutdowns, but for many, they don’t need the paycheck.  The Senate unanimously agreed to forgo their paychecks during future shutdowns, with the money being withheld until a deal