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The Senate is finding itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare Friday. Democrats are confronting two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer gave members of his caucus days to vent their frustration about the options before them, but late Thursday made clear he will not allow a government shutdown. His move gives Democrats room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to come up for a vote.
Other news we’re following today:
- Judge blocks mass firings of federal workers (for now): Two federal judges handed down orders on Thursday requiring Trump’s administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. The Trump administration has already appealed the first ruling.
- Trump to visit the Justice Department: The president is expected to rally support for his administration’s tough-on-crime agenda. The visit doubles as a victory lap after he emerged legally and politically unscathed from two federal prosecutions that were dismissed after his election win last fall.
- Parts of Trump’s birthright citizenship order could start to take effect: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to roll back some restrictions on Trump’s birthright citizenship order while legal fights play out. The order, which is currently blocked nationwide, would deny citizenship to those born after Feb. 19 whose parents are in the country illegally.
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