Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom
Summary
A Senate official removed security funding for President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom from a large spending bill. Senate Republicans want taxpayer money for security upgrades related to the ballroom, but Democrats oppose this and other immigration enforcement funding without reforms.Key Facts
- Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough cut funding for security related to Trump’s ballroom project.
- President Trump plans to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House.
- Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades, including the ballroom.
- Most of the funding bill focuses on immigration enforcement.
- Republicans hold a slim Senate majority of 53-47 votes but need 60 to pass most laws.
- Democrats want immigration reforms tied to funding because of past incidents involving immigration agents.
- Republicans are trying to pass the bill without Democratic support using complex budget rules.
- Some Democrats call the ballroom project an expensive distraction during times of high living costs.
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