US Congress passes spending bill to avert government shutdown and fund federal government until after elections

US congressional leaders have agreed to a short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown before the November election. The deal, which will fund the government for three months, includes an additional $231 million to bolster the Secret Service after two assassination attempts against Donald Trump. The funding package also includes money to aid with the presidential transition. The deal is seen as a temporary solution to avert a shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to reach an agreement before the current budget year ends.