Overview
- The Senate approved a temporary funding bill in a 60–40 vote that advances the measure to the House for a final vote.
- Sen. John Fetterman said he refuses to "play chicken" with people’s lives and dismissed criticism from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- Fetterman clashed with The View co-host Sunny Hostin, telling her he did not need a lecture after she warned the vote could raise healthcare costs for Pennsylvanians.
- He cited the human toll of the five-week lapse, pointing to unpaid federal workers and disruptions to SNAP, and referenced millions facing food insecurity.
- Progressive groups and some Democrats condemned his stance while moderates praised it, as unresolved policy fights, including ACA premium tax credits, await later votes.