As the government shutdown deadline approaches, Democrats find themselves in a difficult position regarding spending. The White House’s recent action in undoing previously approved funding has caused hesitation among Democrats to support Republican spending measures. In response, Senator Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, stated that “no one wants a shutdown” and that “the way we avoid that shutdown is by working together.” This highlights the growing tension between the two political parties as they attempt to reach a compromise before the deadline.