US government faces shutdown over funding dispute

The U.S. government faced a potential shutdown as a funding deadline approached. The House passed a bill to keep operations running through September, but Democrats were divided over President Trump's spending cuts, with some threatening to block the plan. Senate Democrats, under pressure from activists, were considering their options. While some leaders, like Chuck Schumer, indicated support for the bill, others remained hesitant, fearing blame for a shutdown. The Senate had until midnight to act. The funding dispute centers on Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to cut federal spending significantly. Democrats expressed concerns over the lack of constraints on the department's actions, while Republicans urged them to support the funding legislation to avoid chaos.