Senate Passes GOP-Led Budget as Schumer Faces Backlash

Senate Passes GOP-Led Budget as Schumer Faces Backlash

The Senate approved a last-minute GOP-backed spending bill, averting a government shutdown but deepening Democratic divisions. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the measure sparked fierce backlash from his own party. Meanwhile, lawmakers advanced tough fentanyl legislation, setting the stage for further fiscal battles and political realignments in the coming months.