Senate Democrats advance Trump’s spending bill despite dissent

Senate Democrats advanced a GOP spending bill on Friday, allowing President Trump to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate voted 62-38 to move forward with the six-month funding bill, despite internal party dissent. Ten Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined Republicans to support the bill, which maintains current funding levels. This decision has caused division within the Democratic Party, with some members criticizing the move as a concession to Republicans. The House passed the bill earlier, raising defense spending while cutting nondefense funding. The Senate's approval is expected to finalize the legislation before the current funding expires at midnight.