Money Problems for US Security and Spying Laws

Apr 29, 2026, 21:30
USPolitics

Introduction

The US House and Senate disagree about money for security and laws about spying on other countries.

Main Body

The Department of Homeland Security has no money for 75 days. Some offices are closed. The Senate and the House cannot agree on a plan. The House wants more money for border police. The House passed a law for spying on people outside the US. This law lasts for three years. It helps the government find secrets. But it also takes information from US citizens. The House also said the government cannot make a new digital money. The Senate does not like this rule. They might say no to the whole law because of this one rule.

Conclusion

Some security offices are still closed. The Senate might reject the spying law because of the digital money rule.

Learning

🧩 The 'Something' + 'Something' Pattern

Look at how we describe things in the text. Instead of using complex words, we put two simple nouns together to make a new meaning.

  • Border + Police →\rightarrow Border police (Police at the border)
  • Digital + Money →\rightarrow Digital money (Money on a computer)
  • Security + Offices →\rightarrow Security offices (Offices for security)

Why this helps you reach A2: You don't need to learn 100 difficult adjectives. Just take a simple word and put it in front of another noun to describe it.

Quick Example List:

  • House law →\rightarrow A law from the House
  • Spying law →\rightarrow A law about spying
  • Money problems →\rightarrow Problems with money

Vocabulary Learning

money
money (n.) / cash錢
Example:I need some money to buy a book.
security
security (n.) / safety安全
Example:The security at the airport is very strict.
law
law (n.) / rule法律
Example:The new law will be enforced next month.
spying
spying (n.) / spying activity / 間諜
Example:Spying on other countries is illegal.
office
office (n.) / workplace辦公室
Example:The office is closed today.
closed
closed (adj.) / shut關閉
Example:The shop is closed on Sundays.
plan
plan (n.) / scheme計畫
Example:We need a plan for the trip.
border
border (n.) / boundary邊境
Example:The border between the two countries is monitored.
police
police (n.) / law enforcement警察
Example:The police will investigate the incident.
passed
passed (v.) / approved通過
Example:The bill was passed by the Senate.
lasts
lasts (v.) / continues持續
Example:The concert lasts for two hours.
helps
helps (v.) / assists幫助
Example:This tool helps me work faster.
find
find (v.) / discover尋找
Example:I can find the answer online.
secrets
secrets (n.) / confidential information秘密
Example:He kept his secrets hidden.
information
information (n.) / data資訊
Example:The website provides useful information.
rule
rule (n.) / regulation規則
Example:The rule says no phones are allowed.
reject
reject (v.) / refuse拒絕
Example:They will reject the proposal.
government
government (n.) / administration政府
Example:The government announced new policies.
people
people (n.) / persons人們
Example:People are waiting in line.
outside
outside (adj.) / external外面
Example:The store is outside the building.
new
new (adj.) / recent新的
Example:She bought a new phone.
digital
digital (adj.) / electronic數位
Example:Digital money is becoming popular.
agree
agree (v.) / consent同意
Example:I agree with your idea.
disagree
disagree (v.) / dissent不同意
Example:They disagree on the best approach.
cannot
cannot (v.) / cannot不能
Example:I cannot finish this task.
might
might (v.) / may可能
Example:It might rain tomorrow.
because
because (conj.) / since因為
Example:I will stay home because I am sick.
whole
whole (adj.) / entire整個
Example:The whole team celebrated.
one
one (n.) / single一個
Example:I have one apple.
some
some (adj.) / several一些
Example:Some people like chocolate.
other
other (adj.) / different其他
Example:Other options are available.
countries
countries (n.) / nations國家
Example:Many countries participate.
days
days (n.) / days天
Example:The trip will last five days.
years
years (n.) / years年
Example:He has worked for ten years.
citizens
citizens (n.) / residents公民
Example:Citizens vote in elections.
like
like (v.) / enjoy喜歡
Example:I like to read books.
say
say (v.) / speak說
Example:Please say your name.
for
for (prep.) / intended for為了
Example:This gift is for you.