Senate passes spending bill with Democratic support

A spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown has passed a key Senate vote, with ten Democrats joining Republicans to reach the necessary 60 votes. The bill is set to fund the government through September. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer shifted his stance to support the bill, despite internal party frustrations. Many Democrats view the bill as giving President Trump excessive control over spending decisions. The legislation cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. It also affects the budget of the District of Columbia, requiring significant cuts.