Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
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Senate Dems Say They'll Oppose GOP Funding Bill
Above: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at the US Capitol on March 11, 2025. Image copyright: Al Drago/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Democrats are playing political games by refusing to support a reasonable funding bill that keeps the government running. Their opposition has no purpose other than resisting Pres. Trump, and they're willing to shut down the government and hurt federal workers just to score political points.
Democratic narrative
This bill is an extreme measure drafted without any Democratic input that would enable Trump and Elon Musk to continue dismantling vital government services. Democrats must take a stand to protect federal agencies and workers from unauthorized budget cuts that bypass congressional authority.