The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.
Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.
By Sam Mednick, AP
The $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.
Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.
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