Senate races to prevent partial government shutdown

The Senate is racing against time to prevent a partial government shutdown, with a vote on a spending bill expected soon. Democrats face a tough choice: support a bill they oppose or risk a shutdown. The proposed legislation would fund the government until September, cutting non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. A procedural vote will determine if the bill can advance, requiring support from at least eight Democrats. In related news, two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers dismissed in mass firings. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, which it views as an infringement on presidential authority.