Senate Democrats reject GOP funding bill, shutdown imminent

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, announced they will not support a Republican funding bill passed by the House, which is needed to avoid a government shutdown by Friday. Schumer criticized the bill for lacking bipartisan input. Democrats are advocating for a one-month funding extension to allow more negotiation time. Some members express concern that a shutdown would be worse than accepting the House bill, despite its disapproval among many Democrats. Republicans, who control the Senate, need 60 votes to pass the House measure. With at least eight Democratic votes required, the likelihood of passing the bill remains uncertain as the deadline approaches.