Ruben Gallego, other Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan

Senate Democrats unmoved by threat of shutdown; many refuse to follow Schumer's lead

(The Center Square) – As U.S. senators are poised to vote on advancing Republicans’ six-month Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are indirectly bashing the few members in their ranks who are considering casting a "yes" vote.

Senate Democrats face reckoning over GOP spending bill that hands Trump and Musk unchecked power

Progressives warn that the Republican spending bill would give Trump and Musk sweeping control over federal funds, gut social programs, and set a dangerous precedent—while Senate Democrats waver on whether to fight or fold.

Newsom Urges Democrats to ‘VOTE NO’ On GOP Spending Bill: Would Let Republicans ‘Consolidate Power’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Senate Democrats to "VOTE NO" on a Republican-sponsored spending bill, even though that risked causing a government shutdown.

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan

WASHINGTON — A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to slap any limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's…

Is there a "shutdown" of the government in the United States or not? At first there was some evidence, now again not. The budget is once again being struggled to the last minute.

Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reject GOP budget plan as government shutdown looms

Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona stuck with their party to oppose an 11th-hour GOP plan to fund the federal government until October.