Schumer relented one day after he vowed Senate Democrats would thwart the "partisan" measure, saying the "chaos" of a government shutdown would be a worse option.

After a weeks-long match of tug-of-war it seems that Senate Democrats are ready to roll over and pass a Republican-led funding bill full of President Donald Trump’s most coveted policies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer very publicly wrestled with the implications of his obstruction or acquiescence before caving on Thursday evening.