US government faces shutdown over Trump funding cuts

The U.S. government faced a potential shutdown as Democrats considered blocking President Trump's funding plan due to his proposed spending cuts. The Senate was set to vote on a bill that would extend funding for six months. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer indicated he would support the bill, which could improve its chances. However, some Democrats remained hesitant, concerned about being blamed for a shutdown. The funding bill requires bipartisan support, and Republicans expressed confidence that Democrats would ultimately back it. Some Democrats, facing reelection challenges, were wary of the political fallout from a government shutdown.