Senate bill to prevent government shutdown advances

A Senate spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown has passed a key procedural vote, with ten Democrats joining Republicans. The vote was 62-38, allowing the bill to advance before a midnight deadline. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer shifted his stance, opting to support the bill despite internal party dissent. Democrats expressed concerns over the bill's provisions, which they believe grant President Trump excessive control over spending. The legislation would fund the government through September, cutting non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. This is the third short-term funding extension for the current fiscal year.