Senate votes on GOP funding bill to prevent shutdown

The GOP-controlled Senate plans to vote on a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before a midnight deadline. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will support the bill, which requires at least seven Democrats to advance. The bill, which passed the House along party lines, includes a military spending increase and cuts to domestic nondefense spending. It also mandates budget cuts for the District of Columbia, affecting local services. House Democrats oppose the GOP bill, advocating for a shorter 30-day funding extension instead. They argue the current proposal gives too much power to the Trump administration over federal spending.