As the clock ticked, Senate Democrats were in an uncomfortable position. They were forced to choose between a GOP bill that reprioritizes federal funding to reflect Trump's priorities and gives him more leeway in spending decisions,

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y. announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.

President Trump has taken a blowtorch to our country and wielded chaos like a weapon. Most Republicans in Congress, meanwhile, have caved to his every whim. The Grand Old Party has devolved into a crowd of Trump sycophants and MAGA radicals who seem to want to burn everything to the ground.