President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Saturday, preventing a partial shutdown and securing funding through September 2025. The bill, which passed with a 54-46 Senate vote, revealed deep divisions among Democrats, as some argued it prioritised defense spending. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Saturday to fund the government through the end of September, avoiding a partial government shutdown and marking a significant victory for his administration and House Speaker Mike Johnson. The continuing resolution, which narrowly passed Congress, keeps funding levels largely in line with those set during Joe Biden’s presidency, but with key adjustments. It cuts non-defense spending by USD 13 billion while increasing defense funding by USD 6 billion, bringing the total spending package to nearly USD 1.7 trillion. Senate vote highlights Democratic rift The Senate approved the bill on Friday with a 54-46 vote, as 10 Democratic senators broke ranks to support the measure despite strong opposition from within their party. Many House Democrats had urged their Senate colleagues to reject the bill outright, arguing that it …