Schumer votes for Republican bill to prevent shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will vote for a Republican funding bill to prevent a government shutdown. This decision comes after intense discussions among Senate Democrats, who face pressure from House members and activists to oppose the measure. Schumer described the vote as a "Hobson's choice," emphasizing that a shutdown would allow former President Trump and Elon Musk to significantly impact government services. He believes the consequences of a shutdown would be worse than supporting the bill. The House-passed bill includes a $6 billion increase for military budgets but cuts $13 billion from non-defense spending. While some Senate Democrats support the bill, others, like Senator Ruben Gallego, oppose it, citing concerns over its impact on vulnerable programs.