Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trumpโs ballroom
Fears that push for ballroom spending could jeopardize $70bn funding for immigration enforcement Senate Republicans on Wednesday formally dropped their attempt to spend $1bn on security improvements for Donald Trumpโs White House ballroom, as it became clear the presidentโs demand for the money could jeopardize long-term funding for immigration enforcement. The Senate judiciary committee had last month included funding for security improvements related to the new ballroom in a broader measure that would authorize $70bn in spending for agencies involved in Trumpโs mass deportation campaign through the duration of his term. Continue reading...