Schumer supports GOP funding bill to prevent shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will support a Republican funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. This marks a shift as Democrats criticize the bill for cutting health and veterans benefits. Schumer expressed concern that a shutdown would worsen the situation, allowing figures like Donald Trump to exploit the chaos. He emphasized that the consequences of a shutdown would be more damaging than the proposed funding cuts. His decision may encourage other Democrats to back the bill, which requires bipartisan support to advance. The government funding deadline is approaching, with potential implications for federal operations.