The US Senate passed a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown before the November midterms.
WHO:United States Senate
WHAT:Passed a short-term spending bill that sidesteps President Donald Trump’s calls for additional emergency Iran war funds and parts of a voter identification proposal.
WHEN:Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:To avert a damaging government shutdown weeks before the November midterms.
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