Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom
Summary
Senate Republican leaders are likely to drop a $1 billion security funding proposal for the White House and President Donald Trump’s new ballroom after some Republicans questioned its cost and details. The funding was part of a larger bill aimed at restoring money to immigration agencies, but disagreements have delayed the bill’s progress.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans planned to include $1 billion for White House security and Trump’s ballroom in a funding bill.
- Several Republican lawmakers opposed the proposal, citing concerns about timing, cost, and unclear use of funds.
- The $70 billion bill also aims to restore funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned ongoing voting and procedural challenges in the Senate.
- Some GOP senators criticized the funding for Trump’s ballroom while voters focus on more basic economic issues.
- Other Republican senators have expressed disapproval of a separate $1.776 billion settlement fund linked to Trump’s allies.
- The Senate hopes to pass the bill and send it to the House before its Memorial Day recess, but problems remain.
- The bill’s full text has not been released yet, making it hard for some lawmakers to fully support it.
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