Senate Majority Leader John Thune issued a stark warning as the deadline to avert a government shutdown approaches.

Thune said Democrats face a clear choice: support a clean, short-term, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR) that he says prioritizes the American people, or risk a “completely avoidable shutdown” by putting politics first.

Negotiations remain tense in Washington as both parties weigh their positions on funding the government. While Republicans push for a temporary stopgap measure to keep federal agencies running, Democrats have raised concerns over broader budget priorities and policy riders.

With time running out, lawmakers face growing pressure to reach a deal and avoid disruption to federal services.