Senate Democrats' Stand Amid Government Shutdown Threat
The U.S. government is on the brink of a partial shutdown, with the deadline reaching 12:01 a.m. ET on Saturday, should the Senate fail to advance a crucial spending measure. The impending crisis is primarily due to a standoff between Senate Democrats and Republicans . The tension revolves around funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Senate Democrats have threatened to block the funding unless certain demands are met. The political standoff escalated after unrest in Minneapolis, intensifying the risk of a government shutdown . Among the Democrats, U.S. Senator Tammy...