Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Summary
Republican senators met with the U.S. Secret Service director to get more information about a $1 billion security plan for the White House. The plan includes $220 million to secure the new East Wing ballroom and other funds for visitor screening and agent training.Key Facts
- The security plan requests $1 billion for White House upgrades.
- $220 million is proposed to secure the new East Wing ballroom.
- Security measures for the ballroom include bulletproof glass and drone detection.
- The plan includes chemical and threat detection systems.
- $180 million is requested for a new visitor screening facility.
- $175 million is planned for training Secret Service agents.
- The Secret Service director, Sean Curran, met privately with Republican senators.
- Some Republican senators have questioned the security request recently.
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