US Congress prevents government shutdown with funding bill

The U.S. Congress passed a funding bill just before a midnight deadline, preventing a government shutdown. Lawmakers, under pressure from President Trump’s spending cuts, voted to keep the government funded through September. Senate Democrats, initially planning to block the bill, changed course after Chuck Schumer announced his support. Ten Democrats joined Republicans to ensure the bill's passage, avoiding a shutdown that could have disrupted government services. The funding fight centered on Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to cut federal spending significantly. Critics within the Democratic Party expressed anger over Schumer's decision, viewing it as a betrayal of their stance against Trump's policies.