New Money for Security and Defense in the USA

美國安全與國防新撥款

Jun 11, 2026, 18:49

Introduction

The US government wants to spend more money on security. They also want new rules for the military and voting.

美國政府希望增加安全方面的支出。他們還希望為軍隊和投票制定新規則。

Main Body

The House gave $100 billion to the Department of Homeland Security. This money helps the border and helps people after disasters. Some leaders like this plan. Other leaders say it is not enough.

眾議院撥款 1,000 億美元給國土安全部。這筆資金用於支援邊境及災後救援。部分領導者認同此計劃。其他領導者則認為金額不足。

President Trump wants $350 billion more for the military. He wants to buy new planes and missiles. He says this keeps the country safe. Some Republican leaders do not agree with this plan.

川普總統希望為軍隊增加 3,500 億美元的預算。他想採購新飛機和導彈。他表示這樣才能確保國家安全。部分共和黨領導者並不贊同此計劃。

The government also wants the 'Save America Act'. This law says voters must show a photo ID. It also stops some medical surgeries for children. Many leaders think this law will not pass.

政府還希望推行《拯救美國法案》。該法律規定選民必須出示附有照片的身分證件。它還禁止對兒童進行某些醫療手術。許多領導者認為這項法律將無法通過。

Conclusion

Republicans and Democrats do not agree. They disagree about money for the border and new voting rules.

共和黨與民主黨意見分歧。他們在邊境撥款與新投票規則方面無法達成共識。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see how to talk about desires or goals using want.

The Rule: Person $\rightarrow$ want $\rightarrow$ thing/action

Examples from the text:

The government $\rightarrow$ wants $\rightarrow$ more money.
President Trump $\rightarrow$ wants $\rightarrow$ $350 billion.
He $\rightarrow$ wants $\rightarrow$ to buy new planes.

⚠️ Watch out for the 'S' When talking about one person or one group (He, She, The Government), add an -s to the word:

I want $\checkmark$
They want $\checkmark$
He wants $\checkmark$
The House wants $\checkmark$

Quick Vocabulary List

Money (Cash/Dollars)
Safe (Not in danger)
Law (Official rule)

Vocabulary Learning

security (n.)

The state of being free from danger

Example:The airport has very high security.

military (n.)

The armed forces of a country

Example:He joined the military after high school.

disasters (n.)

Very bad events that cause a lot of damage

Example:The government helps people after natural disasters.

missiles (n.)

Rockets that carry explosives

Example:The army uses missiles for defense.

surgeries (n.)

Medical operations on a patient's body

Example:The doctor performs many surgeries at the hospital.

disagree (v.)

To have a different opinion

Example:I disagree with you about the movie.

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