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Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies

Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking over at the Justice Department

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion Security Proposal for White House

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion Security Proposal for White House

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against a $1 billion proposal for security enhancements at the White House, including President Trump's new ballroom. This decision, described by Senate Democrats, prevents the inclusion of the funding in a broader GOP budget bill aimed at supporting immigration enforcement. The ruling indicates that the project is too extensive to be part of the narrow budget bill, which requires only a simple majority to pass. Republicans are now revising the legislation in hopes of salvaging parts of the proposal. The security funding was requested by the Secret Service following an assassination attempt on Trump at a recent event.

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion White House Security Proposal Amid Controversy

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion White House Security Proposal Amid Controversy

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against a Republican proposal to allocate $1 billion for security enhancements at the White House, including President Trump's new ballroom. This decision is a setback for Republicans who aimed to include the funding in a broader bill intended to finance immigration enforcement agencies. The parliamentarian's ruling, which is advisory but rarely ignored, stated that the proposal was too broad to fit within the narrow budget bill that requires only a simple majority to pass. Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have opposed the inclusion of the ballroom project in the bill, arguing that federal resources should not be used for such purposes. Republicans, however, maintain that private donations will cover the ballroom costs, while federal funds are necessary for security improvements.

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state lawmakers, marking a series of defeats for the backers of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as U.S.

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Funding for President Trump's Ballroom in Spending Bill

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Funding for President Trump's Ballroom in Spending Bill

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a proposal to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars for security measures related to President Trump's planned White House ballroom cannot be included in a Republican spending bill as currently written. The proposed $1 billion funding was part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's immigration enforcement bill, which included security measures for the 'East Wing Modernization Project.' This project encompasses President Trump's planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The parliamentarian's decision was based on the need for oversight from multiple committees due to the involvement of various government agencies. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer criticized the attempt to fund the ballroom, highlighting that Republicans sought taxpayer money for the project. The administration had claimed that the ballroom would be funded by private donations, while the $1 billion was intended for related security measures.

ABC News Live Prime Highlights President Trump's Landmark Preservation Efforts

ABC News Live Prime Highlights President Trump's Landmark Preservation Efforts

ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis is set to feature a series of significant discussions and interviews from May 18-22. Among the highlights is a segment with Jonathan Karl, who will interview Carol Quillen, the president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The discussion will focus on the organization's efforts to block the construction of a proposed White House ballroom and prevent alterations to the Kennedy Center. These actions are part of a broader initiative to stop President Trump's unilateral efforts to reshape Washington's historic landmarks. The program will also cover other topics, including the potential impact of President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which could affect hundreds of thousands of children if upheld by the Supreme Court.

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16 (Reuters) - A U.S.

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Funding for Trump’s White House Ballroom Project

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Funding for Trump’s White House Ballroom Project

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a proposal to allocate $1 billion for security measures related to President Trump’s planned White House ballroom cannot be included in a Republican spending bill as currently written. The proposed funding was part of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s immigration enforcement bill, which included the 'East Wing Modernization Project' encompassing the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The decision was based on the need for oversight from multiple committees due to the involvement of various government agencies. The ballroom project has been a significant focus for President Trump, while Democrats have criticized the attempt to secure taxpayer funding for it. The administration had claimed that the ballroom itself would be funded by private donations, with the $1 billion intended for security enhancements. These included bulletproof glass, drone and chemical detection systems, and other security measures for the White House.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules, according to the Senate parliamentarian

Senate Parliamentarian Rules Against Funding for President Trump's Ballroom, Impacting Security Budget

Senate Parliamentarian Rules Against Funding for President Trump's Ballroom, Impacting Security Budget

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled against a provision in the GOP's latest budget bill that would allocate funds for President Donald Trump's ballroom, marking a significant setback for the administration's plans. The provision, part of a broader $1 billion security funding request, was intended to finance security measures for the East Wing project and other Secret Service needs. Despite a strong lobbying effort by the White House, including briefings by the Secret Service chief and the acting Attorney General, the ruling has forced Republican leaders to reconsider their strategy. The ballroom funding, estimated at $220 million, has faced skepticism from some Republicans due to its timing during an economically challenging period. The ruling requires GOP leaders to revise the provision to comply with Senate rules, but there is concern that it may be removed from the bill entirely.