Trump signs six-month government funding bill, avoiding shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a bill that funds the government for six months, avoiding a partial shutdown. The legislation maintains most funding levels from Joe Biden's presidency but cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion and raises defense spending by $6 billion. The Senate passed the bill with a 54-46 vote, with some Democratic senators supporting it despite opposition from their party. Democrats expressed concerns that the bill underfunds key services and gives Trump more control over federal spending. The House also approved the funding measure earlier in the week, marking a significant achievement for Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who united Republicans to pass the bill without Democratic support.