Senate races to prevent partial government shutdown

The Senate is working to prevent a partial government shutdown as a deadline approaches. Democrats face a choice between supporting a spending bill that grants President Trump significant control over funding or allowing the government to lapse. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer indicated he would not support a shutdown, allowing a vote on the continuing resolution. This bill would fund the government through September, cutting non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. The House passed the spending bill earlier, leaving the Senate to decide quickly. Democrats are concerned about the bill's provisions, which they argue give the Trump administration excessive discretion over spending decisions.