Senate works to prevent government shutdown deadline

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 shut down. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer indicated he would not allow a shutdown, pushing for a vote on a continuing resolution that would fund the government through September. This bill includes cuts to non-defense spending and increases defense spending. The House passed the spending bill earlier, leaving the Senate to decide quickly. Democrats express concerns over the bill's funding levels and the discretion it gives the Trump administration, which they view as problematic.