Senate passes GOP bill, avoids government shutdown

The Senate passed a GOP spending bill to keep the government funded through September, avoiding a shutdown. The vote was 54-46, with several Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, supporting the bill despite opposition from House Democrats. The bill extends the current funding plan, cutting $13 billion from nondefense spending while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. House Democrats had nearly unanimously opposed the bill, raising concerns about its implications for government spending. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Schumer's support for the bill, suggesting it may lead to leadership changes. Schumer defended his decision, arguing that a shutdown would grant the Trump administration more power over federal programs.