“I rise tonight because I believe, sincerely, that our country is in crisis,” Booker said in his history-making speech.

Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party.

The New Jersey senator has been speaking for more than 17 hours and has said he will remain on the floor as long as he is "physically able".