Source: NPR
Summary
The Senate plans to vote this week on spending bills aimed at preventing a government shutdown. Some Democrats intend to block government funding following the recent killings in Minnesota involving Department of Homeland Security officers. This anticipated action will add pressure to the ongoing discussions regarding budget appropriations and the overall funding strategy for the government.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
The Senate prepares for a vote on spending.
Democrats express their intention to block funding.
Tensions rise over the Minnesota incidents.
The scene unfolds like many before it.
Yet here everyone is, rehearsing the same script for a brand-new audience.
Author: Evan Null
