US Senate passes funding bill, avoiding government shutdown
The US Senate passed a stop-gap funding bill on Friday, preventing a government shutdown. The vote was 54-46, with some Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, supporting the Republican measure, which funds the government until September 30. Republicans needed help from Democrats to overcome a filibuster, as they lack a supermajority. The bill includes provisions that some Democrats oppose, fearing it gives President Trump too much power. Schumer's support for the bill faced criticism from some Democrats, who argued it was a poor choice. House Democrats expressed strong opposition to the Republican-backed measure, highlighting divisions within the party.