Congress reaches deal on short-term funding with boost for Secret Service
Summary: Congressional leaders have reached a deal on a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies for about three months, avoiding a government shutdown when the new budget year starts on October 1.
The agreement includes an additional $231 million for the Secret Service, following two assassination attempts against Donald Trump. Lawmakers abandoned a controversial voting requirement to secure bipartisan support for the funding extension.
While this measure provides temporary funding, it does not guarantee an easy path to a final spending bill in December. The outcome of the upcoming election may influence future negotiations.
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