WATCH LIVE: Senate takes up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Senate convenes in a high-stakes session to debate a Trump-backed stopgap spending bill, with just hours remaining before a midnight deadline that could trigger a partial government shutdown. The live proceedings spotlight tensions over federal funding, as the House-passed continuing resolution faces a critical procedural vote needing 60 senators to advance. With Democrats divided and Republicans pressing forward, the outcome will determine whether essential government operations continue or halt, amid President Trump’s push for spending cuts and economic priorities