Trump's spending bill prevents government shutdown
A government spending bill backed by Donald Trump passed the Senate just before a midnight deadline, preventing a government shutdown. The measure faced opposition from House Democrats, who criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his support. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed dissatisfaction with Schumer's decision, highlighting discontent within the party. Trump also criticized his political opponents during the vote and announced plans to use the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of undocumented immigrants. He faced legal challenges regarding the reinstatement of probationary employees dismissed by Elon Musk's department.