Senate passes GOP funding bill, preventing shutdown

The Senate passed a GOP funding bill on Friday, preventing a government shutdown just before the midnight deadline. The vote was 54-46, with two Democrats supporting the bill alongside nearly all Republicans. Ten Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted in favor of a key procedural measure that allowed the bill to advance. The legislation now awaits President Donald Trump's signature. This marks a shift in bipartisan cooperation, as some Democrats broke ranks to support the funding bill amid a divided Congress.