Congressional leaders agree on short-term funding bill to avoid government shutdown

(ABC 6 News) — Congressional leaders have announced an agreement on a short-term funding bill, averting a possible government shutdown.

The bill will fund agencies for about three months, pushing a final decision until after the November election.

Also included in the bill is $231 million to bolster the Secret Service after the two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump.

This agreement comes at a crucial time as the new budget year begins October 1st.