Money for White House Security

May 11, 2026, 18:50
USPolitics

Introduction

The US Senate is talking about a new plan for money. This plan gives money to border security and the White House.

Main Body

The plan gives 72 billion dollars to stop illegal immigration. The government wants to use this money by the year 2029. The plan also gives 1 billion dollars to the Secret Service. They want to make the White House safer. They want to build bomb shelters under the ground. Some leaders are angry. Chuck Schumer says the money is too much. He says the government should help poor people instead. Some companies like Google and Amazon are paying for a new big room.

Conclusion

The Senate will vote this week. The government wants the plan to finish by June 1.

Learning

💰 The 'Money' Word-Map

In this story, we see how to describe giving and spending money. To reach A2, you need to know how money moves from one place to another.

Key Action Words:

  • Give → To move money to a person or group. (Example: The plan gives 72 billion dollars)
  • Pay for → To give money to buy something. (Example: Google is paying for a new room)
  • Use → To spend money to finish a task. (Example: The government wants to use this money)

🕒 Time Limits

Notice how the text talks about the future. We use 'by' when we have a deadline (a final date).

  • By 2029 →\rightarrow Before the year 2029 ends.
  • By June 1 →\rightarrow Before June 1 arrives.

A2 Tip: Use 'by + [Date/Time]' to tell someone when a job must be finished.

Vocabulary Learning

money (n.)
paper or coins used to buy things
Example:I need some money to buy a sandwich.
plan (n.)
a set of ideas about what to do
Example:The teacher made a plan for the class.
border (n.)
the line that separates two countries
Example:We crossed the border into Canada.
security (n.)
the state of being safe from danger
Example:The security guard checked everyone's ID.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government made new rules.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:It is illegal to drive without a license.
immigration (n.)
the act of moving into a country to live
Example:Immigration can be hard for families.
Secret Service (n.)
the agency that protects the president
Example:The Secret Service watches the White House.
safer (adj.)
more safe, less danger
Example:The new fence makes the area safer.
bomb (n.)
a device that explodes
Example:The bomb was found in the park.
shelter (n.)
a place that protects from danger
Example:The shelter kept us dry during the storm.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:She was angry when she lost the game.
poor (adj.)
not having enough money
Example:The poor need help.
companies (n.)
businesses that sell things
Example:Many companies make phones.
vote (v.)
to choose by raising hands
Example:We will vote for the new policy.
finish (v.)
to end or complete
Example:Finish your homework before dinner.
week (n.)
seven days
Example:We have a week to finish the project.
June (n.)
the sixth month of the year
Example:June is my birthday month.