Facing a threat of imminent government shutdown, nine Democrats joined GOP Senate colleagues to defeat a filibuster, moving the six-month government funding bill .
Since January 2025, Republicans in Washington have enjoyed what’s commonly known as a �: control over the executive branch via the president, combined with majorities for their party in both the House and the Senate.
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