Senate's Bipartisan Deal to Reopen Government Triggers Backlash Among Democrats

The Senates late-Sunday bipartisan deal to reopen the government faced backlash from Democrats, highlighting internal divisions and ongoing frustrations over healthcare issues.

• On a late Sunday, the United States Senate reached a bipartisan agreement allowing eight Democrats to join the Republican Party (United States) in advancing a crucial spending bill.
• Critics within the Democratic Party (United States), including Rep. Ro Khanna, voiced strong disapproval, stating the continuing resolution neglects critical issues like rising healthcare costs.
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., faced calls for leadership reassessment, as the discord among Democrats, including voices like Jeanne Shaheen and Angus King, intensified.