Congress debates government shutdown before Friday deadline

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, Senate Democrats are increasing their opposition to a continuing resolution passed by House Republicans. The deadline to keep the government running is Friday night. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer noted that Republicans may not have enough votes to pass the resolution without Democratic support. At least eight Senate Democrats would need to join Republicans for the bill to succeed. Some Democrats, like Sen. John Hickenlooper, oppose the funding bill, while others, like Sen. John Fetterman, are open to working with Republicans. The situation remains fluid as lawmakers seek a compromise before the deadline.