Senate Democrats will block House funding bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will not support the House-approved funding bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown by Friday. He criticized Republicans for excluding Democrats from negotiations. Schumer stated that at least 60 votes are needed to pass the funding bill in the Senate, and Democrats will not provide the necessary support. Instead, they are advocating for a 30-day clean stopgap bill to allow more time for negotiations. House Democrats are urging their Senate counterparts to vote against the funding bill, which they believe includes harmful cuts. They are working to maintain a united front against the proposal.