New Mexico senators oppose Republican funding bill

New Mexico's Democratic senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, oppose a Republican funding bill that would keep the government running through September. They argue it would give too much power to the Trump administration and Elon Musk over federal funding decisions. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to support the GOP bill, suggesting enough Democratic votes may prevent a government shutdown. The House passed the funding resolution with a narrow margin, with only one Democrat voting in favor. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticized the bill, claiming it lacks proper spending directives and could allow Republicans to cut popular programs. She emphasized that funding decisions should remain under congressional control.