Senate Spending Deal Includes Boost for Military, Disaster Aid

Senate leaders agreed on a bipartisan two-year plan to increase federal spending by nearly $300 billion over two years, a pact likely to avert a government shutdown on Friday.

The agreement provides increases in defense spending sought by Republicans and more money for domestic programs championed by Democrats. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky called the plan a “significant agreement” that gives both parties what they want.