Congress faces looming deadline to avoid government shutdown

Congress is facing a deadline to prevent a government shutdown, with Senate Democrats opposing 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, are pushing for a funding bill that maintains Congress's authority. Meanwhile, Sen. John Fetterman is open to working with Republicans to avoid a shutdown, warning of negative impacts on Americans if negotiations stall.