Trump signs funding bill, avoiding U.S. government shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a funding bill that will keep the U.S. government running until the end of September. This legislation prevents a partial government shutdown and reflects a compromise in a divided Congress. The bill maintains overall funding levels from Joe Biden's presidency but reduces non-defense spending by $13 billion and increases defense spending by $6 billion. The Senate passed the bill with a 54-46 vote, with some Democratic senators supporting it despite internal party opposition. House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully led Republicans to pass the bill without Democratic support, marking a rare achievement for the party. Democrats expressed concerns that the bill undermines key services and gives Trump significant control over federal spending.