Schumer backs stopgap spending bill and Hawaii disaster aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed support for passing a short-term bill to fund the government until December, acknowledging the need for more time to pass spending bills for fiscal 2024. Schumer emphasized the importance of bipartisan support to avoid a government shutdown and urged House Republicans to follow the Senate's lead. He also voiced support for the Biden administration's request for $13 billion in disaster relief for Hawaii following wildfires. Negotiators must navigate potential obstacles, including House conservatives and Republicans' concerns about Ukraine and the U.S. southern border. The timing of the Hawaii supplemental remains uncertain.