Senate passes spending bill, averting government shutdown

The U.S. Senate passed a spending bill just before a potential government shutdown, with two Democrats voting in favor. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer initially opposed the bill but changed his stance to prevent a shutdown. The bill maintains much of the Biden Administration's federal funding but increases military spending by $6 billion while cutting non-defense funding by $13 billion. Local officials in Washington, D.C. were concerned about a $1 billion cut but a separate bill preserved the city's budget. Former President Trump praised the bipartisan effort, stating that passing the bill would benefit the country. The legislation reflects a compromise amid internal party tensions among Democrats.