Top Democrat backs Republican bill to avoid government shutdown but warns that the bill gives Trump and Elon Musk more power to cut government services.
Cliff notes
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reversed his stance and now supports a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
- The bill would fund the government through September, but it remains unclear how many Democrats will vote for it.
- Democrats face a choice: support the bill or risk being blamed for the shutdown, which would begin Friday at 23:59 ET.
- Schumer called the bill deeply partisan and warned it gives Trump and Elon Musk more power to cut government services.
- Democrats could still block the bill if they mostly vote against it, as 60 votes are needed to pass most legislation in the Senate.
Top Democrat backs Republican bill to avoid government shutdown
- Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert government shutdown – FT
- Schumer signals he’ll vote to advance GOP bill to avoid a shutdown – NBC
- Democrats should back away from shutdown, Schumer says – Politico