Government shutdown prevented by U.S. Senate vote

The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap spending bill on Friday, preventing a partial government shutdown. The vote was 54-46, with Democrats backing down from a standoff over President Trump's proposed cuts to the federal workforce. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported the bill despite Democratic anger over a $7 billion spending cut. This decision revealed divisions within the party about how to confront Trump while in the minority. House Democrats expressed surprise and frustration at Schumer's move, with over 60 members urging him to reject the bill. The spending plan maintains overall spending at about $6.75 trillion for the fiscal year ending September 30.