A bill that was introduced by Senate Republicans to define so-called "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness has provoked a backlash, with some saying the bill trivializes mental health care in the state regardless of the seriousness of its original intent.

By Peter Cox A Republican bill seeking to define criticism of President Donald Trump as a mental illness has stirred up conflict at Minnesota’s Capitol. Five Republican senators introduced a bill Monday that would designate “Trump Derangement Syndrome” as a mental illness.

Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, continued to face criticism from members of his own party after he reversed course and allowed the stopgap spending bill to come to a vote.

Some House and Senate Democrats appear divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to help Republicans avoid a government shutdown. Nine other Democrats joined Sen. Schumer in advancing the stopgap measure Friday,