U.S. Democrats Signal Support for Republican Budget to Prevent Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reverses stance, citing potential economic and social fallout of a government shutdown.

Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, announced his support for the Republican-backed budget to avert a government shutdown set to begin Saturday.
Schumer argued that a shutdown would empower President Trump and Elon Musk to accelerate cuts to federal programs and services.
The Republican budget proposal, which passed the House earlier this week, requires at least eight Democratic votes in the Senate to reach the necessary 60-vote threshold.
The Democratic Party remains divided, with some members opposing the budget due to its significant spending cuts and potential to advance Trump’s controversial policies.
A government shutdown would result in halted federal services, unpaid leave for hundreds of thousands of workers, and disruptions to public services like national parks and air travel.