On August 2, 2026, Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown during the campaign season. The measure was expected to pass before lawmakers departed for their traditional August recess.
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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season AP News
Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.
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