Senate Democrats on Wednesday rejected the Republican-led funding bill passed by the House, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown by Friday night. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for excluding Democrats from the process, pushing instead for a one-month extension to allow bipartisan negotiation. Meanwhile, Democrats remain divided, with some fearing the economic impact of a shutdown outweighs their objections to the bill’s cuts to nondefense spending and increased military funding. Should Congress avoid a shutdown?