Senate seeks to prevent partial government shutdown

The Senate is working to prevent a partial government shutdown, facing a tight deadline. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has indicated he will not allow a shutdown, pushing for a vote on a continuing resolution that would fund the government until September. The proposed bill would cut non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion. It gives the Trump administration more control over spending decisions, which Democrats criticize as a "blank check" for the president. Democrats are divided on the bill, with some urging a 30-day extension instead. The Republican-led House has already passed the spending bill, leaving the Senate to decide whether to accept it or risk a shutdown.