Senate Democrats face potential government shutdown discussions

Senate Democrats held a closed meeting on Thursday as the government funding deadline approaches, increasing the likelihood of a shutdown. Senators did not share details, with some expressing frustration over the lack of communication. Democratic Senator John Fetterman publicly stated he would vote to keep the government open, emphasizing the importance of avoiding a shutdown. He criticized party leaders for their posturing and expressed concern for those affected by potential furloughs. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated that Democrats would not support the House-approved funding bill. Instead, he proposed a one-month stopgap measure to allow for further negotiations on full-year funding.