Senate Democrats Cede Ground as Government Reopening Path Takes Shape

Senate Democrats have caved, paving the way for a potential government reopening as they join Republicans in their push to pass a revised bill to close the current fiscal year and kick off a new one. The group of wavering Democrats agreed on key provisions, bringing them closer to a compromise with their Republican counterparts. The move comes after days of intense negotiations and pressure from President Biden, who had made it clear that he would not sign a bill without significant changes. With the agreement in place, lawmakers are now focused on finalizing the revised plan before sending it to the White House for signature.