The Senate advanced a critical spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with notable division among Democrats and tensions over President Trump's policies.

The article examines how the Republican-led Congress is willingly ceding its powers to the Trump administration, particularly through a recent spending bill that allows the White House more control over federal funds.

The new spending bill expected to pass may grant President Trump more control over federal spending, enabling unilateral decisions without congressional input, raising concerns among Democrats regarding the implications for federal agencies.