Senate Democrats must decide on funding bill strategy

Senate Democrats are facing a tough decision after the House passed a Republican funding bill. They can either support a measure they oppose or risk a government shutdown, as the deadline approaches in less than 48 hours. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats will not vote for the GOP's six-month funding bill, which lacks bipartisan support. Instead, he proposed a one-month funding extension to allow more time for negotiations. Some Democrats express concern that a shutdown could be worse than accepting the bill. House Democratic leaders are urging the Senate to reject the GOP proposal as they begin a three-day policy retreat.