Schumer's support for Republican bill angers Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has reversed his stance and will support a Republican-led stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown. This change comes just a day after he stated he would not back the bill. Schumer's decision has sparked criticism from fellow Democrats, who argue it enables the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal programs. Some Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sean Casten, have expressed disappointment, calling it a "mistake" and comparing Schumer to Mitch McConnell. The stopgap bill aims to fund the government through September 2025 but does not impose restrictions on proposed cuts to federal agencies. The Senate will vote on the bill Friday, and its passage requires support from both parties.