Schumer supports GOP funding bill to prevent shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his support for a Republican short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, reversing his earlier stance. This decision is expected to secure enough Democratic votes for the bill's passage before the midnight deadline. Schumer described the funding bill as "bad" but argued that a shutdown would empower President Trump and Elon Musk to harm vital government services. He emphasized that a shutdown would allow them to determine which federal employees are essential, potentially leading to layoffs. While some Senate Democrats oppose the bill, Schumer stated that this does not mean they support a shutdown. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Schumer's decision and praised House Democrats for their near-unanimous vote against the measure.