Schumer supports GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has agreed to consider a Republican-led spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline approaches, with Schumer stating that a shutdown would be worse than the GOP bill. Democrats had previously opposed the funding package, which passed the House without their desired limits on the Trump administration. Schumer's support signals a shift in strategy as Democrats face pressure to prevent a shutdown. While Democrats proposed a 30-day stopgap funding bill, Republicans rejected it. The Senate is expected to vote on the GOP bill before the midnight deadline on Friday.