Rand Paul Stands Firm Against Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Clock Ticks Closer

Senator Rand Paul stood firm against his party, voting no in a test vote to break a filibuster on a spending bill aimed at reopening the government, despite being the only Republican to do so. The move puts him at odds with his fellow Republicans, who are pushing for a deal to end the shutdown. Paul's stance is rooted in his desire for deeper cuts to the budget and reduced spending. As the clock ticks away, the fate of the government remains uncertain amidst this partisan divide.