Trump signs six-month government funding bill into law

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that will last until the end of September, preventing a partial government shutdown. This legislation was passed by Congress amid significant division among Democrats. 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 approved the bill with a 54-46 vote, with some Democratic senators supporting it despite internal party opposition. Democrats expressed concerns that the bill underfunds key areas like health care and housing. However, they ultimately chose to support the bill to avoid a government shutdown, which could have allowed the Trump administration to cut essential services.