Trump Signs GOP Funding Bill Amid Democratic Backlash

President Donald Trump signed a Republican-backed funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, increasing defense spending by $6 billion and border enforcement by $13 billion while cutting non-defense spending by $13 billion. The bill passed the Senate with a 54-46 vote, despite significant Democratic opposition citing concerns over Trump's increased fiscal control and the unilateral agency closures it could permit. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported the bill to prevent a shutdown, arguing that it would grant Trump even more power to define 'essential' operations, though this decision led to backlash from progressive Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The bill exposed divisions within the Democratic Party, with some viewing it as a surrender to Trump's agenda. Critics like Sen. Chris Van Hollen expressed concerns about executive overreach, while Schumer warned that a shutdown would be detrimental to federal workers and empower Trump further. The passage of the bill demonstrates ongoing tensions over fiscal responsibility and resistance to Trump's government restructuring efforts.