Trump signs resolution, preventing government shutdown
President Trump has signed a continuing resolution into law, preventing a government shutdown. The bill, H.R. 1968, extends the government’s budget through September and was supported by a majority of Senate Republicans and ten Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced criticism from fellow Democrats for voting in favor of the bill. Only Senator Rand Paul opposed it, while other Democrats, including Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, also supported the resolution. The resolution passed after a contentious debate, with some Democrats advocating for a shorter funding extension. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized the bill, urging for a better bipartisan agreement.