From Washington: Democrats' Divide Grows As Government Shutdown Is Avoided

A familiar fight took place on Capitol Hill earlier this week, as Republican lawmakers battled to get a spending bill passed by Friday night to avoid a government shutdown. Though there were concerns a divide amongst Democrats could leave the bill stalled, votes from select members of the party like Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer and Senator John Fetterman got the bill over the line with a 54-46 vote. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down how the vote played out, his key takeaways from the week, and what to know about the stopgap funding bill. President Trump has long seen tariffs as a leveraging tool and a way to reset trade relationships. This week, the President implemented new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports, though his approach to led to some market volatility. FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence shares how the administration's policies are impacting businesses and markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices