Nine Democrats advance Trump-backed funding bill in House

Nine Democrats and one Independent voted to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. The bill would fund the government through September 30 and is backed by former President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash for supporting the measure after initially opposing it. He stated that a government shutdown could last for months without action from Trump and others. The Senate will vote on four amendments before the final passage of the bill later today.