Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

By Deirdre Walsh,

Published March 14, 2025 at 4:22 AM EDT

The Senate will vote Friday on a GOP spending bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he will vote to support the bill to avert a government shutdown. Hear the latest developments.

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