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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade

Senate approves short-term funding bill to prevent federal government shutdown

The Senate passed a temporary spending measure to keep federal agencies operational through early December. This action prevents a government shutdown during the ongoing campaign season.

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Why It Matters

This measure ensures that federal services and agency operations continue without interruption through early December, avoiding a lapse in funding that would otherwise occur.

Key Facts

  • The Senate passed a short-term funding bill on Saturday.
  • The measure prevents a federal government shutdown.
  • Federal agencies are funded through early December under this bill.

Who's Mentioned

personSusan Collins“Senator from Maine”personPatty Murray“Ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee”personTed Budd“Senator from North Carolina”personJohn Thune“Senate Majority Leader”personChuck Schumer“Senate Democratic leader”organizationSenate“The legislative body that passed the funding measure.”personChristian McMullen“Spokesman for Senator Ted Budd”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”