Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, stating it does not meet procedural rules. This ruling complicates Republican efforts to include the funding in a budget bill aimed at immigration enforcement. Democrats have criticized the proposal, arguing that it misallocates federal resources.
- ▪The proposal aimed to fund security enhancements for the White House and a new ballroom for President Trump.
- ▪The Senate parliamentarian deemed the funding request too broad to be included in the GOP budget bill.
- ▪Republicans are revising their legislation in response to the parliamentarian's ruling.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSenate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White HouseA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rulesByMARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press and KEVIN FREKING Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 10:39 PM1:10Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood.
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