Democrats pressured to approve Trump’s funding package

The U.S. government may shut down this weekend if Democrats do not approve a funding package backed by President Trump. The Senate will vote on the bill, which passed the House, before a midnight deadline on Friday. Democrats face pressure from their supporters to reject the bill, citing harmful spending cuts. Some moderate Democrats from Trump-won states have not disclosed their voting intentions, fearing backlash from their party. Trump claims that if a shutdown occurs, it will be the Democrats' responsibility. The funding debate centers on Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing government size. Republicans hold a majority in the Senate.