Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom
Republicans are attempting to secure funding for a $400 million White House ballroom, but a Senate ruling has jeopardized this effort. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a proposal for $1 billion in security funding for the ballroom did not meet procedural rules. Democrats have criticized the funding as unnecessary, especially in light of rising costs for Americans.
- ▪The Senate parliamentarian removed security funding for Trump's planned ballroom from a spending package.
- ▪Republicans are seeking taxpayer funding for security upgrades, despite the majority of the legislation focusing on immigration enforcement.
- ▪Democrats oppose the funding, calling it an expensive diversion amid rising costs for citizens.
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Donald Trump holds a mockup of the White House ballroom in the Oval Office in October 2025. Photograph: Aaron Schwartz/Pool/Aaron Schwartz - Pool/CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump holds a mockup of the White House ballroom in the Oval Office in October 2025. Photograph: Aaron Schwartz/Pool/Aaron Schwartz - Pool/CNP/ShutterstockTrump administration briefingTrump administrationExplainerTrump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules.
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