Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.
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Schumer relented one day after he vowed Senate Democrats would thwart the "partisan" measure, saying the "chaos" of a ...
Many Senate Democrats are digging in their heels against a stopgap bill to fund the government. But with a shutdown looming, ...
CNN's Capitol Hill correspondent Manu Raju reports on the struggle taking place within the Senate Democratic caucus over ...
The party is torn between pushing back against President Trump and triggering a shutdown with unknown consequences.
Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down Saturday, despite growing pressure from ...
The confidence is especially noteworthy given that Schumer has yet to detail his plans. Many lawmakers in both parties are ...
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