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US Senate Republicans advance major portion of $72 billion migrant enforcement bill

US Senate Republicans advance major portion of $72 billion migrant enforcement bill

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday advanced partisan legislation setting $72 billion in new funding for President Donald Trump's aggressive and controversial migrant deportation program.
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Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill
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Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

Democratic senators are planning to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s new $1.776 billion settlement fund to compensate his political allies
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US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

US Republican senator says Trump ballroom funding removed from spending bill

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S.
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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week
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The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Trump's Ballroom Security Funding, GOP Seeks Alternatives

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Trump's Ballroom Security Funding, GOP Seeks Alternatives

President Donald Trump's initiative to secure taxpayer-funded security upgrades for a proposed White House ballroom has encountered a setback. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a $1 billion Secret Service provision could not be included in a GOP immigration enforcement bill as it was drafted. This decision requires Senate Republicans to revise the language of the bill to retain the funding within the budget reconciliation process. The provision, which includes $220 million for security upgrades related to the East Wing ballroom project, was deemed outside the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The White House and Senate Republicans argue that the funding is for Secret Service security measures, not direct construction costs for the ballroom. The push for these security measures follows an attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April.
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Trump's $1 Billion White House Security Proposal Faces Congressional Opposition

Trump's $1 Billion White House Security Proposal Faces Congressional Opposition

President Donald Trump has requested $1 billion for security additions on the White House campus, including a new ballroom. The proposal has faced opposition in Congress, with the Senate parliamentarian ruling it cannot be included in a bill to fund immigrant enforcement agencies. Several Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns over the cost, especially during an election year marked by high gasoline and grocery prices due to the Iran war. Trump showcased the construction site to reporters, emphasizing the security features of the building, which includes a 'drone-proof' roof and underground facilities.
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Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building
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Senate Referee Rules Against Trump's Ballroom Funding, Complicating GOP Efforts

Senate Referee Rules Against Trump's Ballroom Funding, Complicating GOP Efforts

The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, has ruled against including funding for President Trump's White House ballroom in a GOP budget bill. The decision complicates Republican efforts to secure federal dollars for the project, which is part of a larger $1 billion security funding request. The ruling indicates that the ballroom funding does not comply with Senate rules, which require a 60-vote threshold for passage. Republicans, led by Senator Lindsey Graham, are working to revise the language to meet procedural requirements, but face challenges in securing the necessary votes.
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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.
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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.