Senate parliamentarian deals setback to Trump’s ballroom security funding
The Senate parliamentarian has removed significant funding for White House security from a Republican immigration enforcement bill, raising doubts about its approval. This decision may be temporary as Republicans can propose changes to meet reconciliation rules. The fate of the funding, particularly for a ballroom project associated with Trump, remains uncertain amid Democratic opposition and divided Republican opinions.
- ▪The Senate parliamentarian's decision affects millions in funding for the Secret Service.
- ▪Republicans are considering legislative tweaks to address the parliamentarian's ruling.
- ▪Democrats are actively opposing the funding, framing it as a luxury project for Trump.
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- ▪ Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funds plan — CBS News — US
- ▪ Senate parliamentarian rejects $1 billion in reconciliation bill for White House security, Trump ballroom — Fox News
- ▪ Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House — ABC News — US
- ▪ Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House - AP News — Google News
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The Senate parliamentarian has struck millions in White House security funding out of Republicans’ immigration enforcement bill, sowing further doubt about whether the money will be approved by Congress later this month. The Saturday decision, part of a “Byrd bath” that sorts out what language can skirt the filibuster’s 60-vote threshold, may be a temporary setback. Republicans can submit legislative tweaks to Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough aimed at meeting the strict rules of reconciliation, a budget process that lets them sidestep Democratic opposition.
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