Senate begins voting on critical funding measure with shutdown looming
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) enters the U.S. Captiol on Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Heather Diehl | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday is taking a key vote on a crucial government funding package, with a shutdown set to begin on Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET. The procedural vote on the…