Congress passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown

Congress avoided a government shutdown by passing a stopgap funding bill just before the deadline. The Senate approved the House-passed measure, which will fund the government until September 30. President Trump is expected to sign it. The bill's passage revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, as some members criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for supporting the measure. The Senate voted 54-46, with only two Democrats opposing it, while many party members expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. Senate Democrats are now discussing their future strategy after the funding bill split the party. Some members are questioning Schumer's leadership, while others emphasize the need for unity to face challenges from the Trump administration.