AOC criticizes Senate Democrats for supporting GOP funding bill

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senate Democrats for not rejecting the House GOP's stopgap funding bill. She warned that supporting the bill would be a mistake, citing public discontent with the GOP agenda and figures like Elon Musk. Despite her concerns, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he would not block a vote on the bill. He argued that a government shutdown would give Donald Trump more power, which he deemed a worse outcome. Democrats oppose the funding bill for various reasons, including lack of input and cuts to domestic spending. Many, including Ocasio-Cortez, support a short-term measure to keep the government open while allowing for further negotiations.