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Senate Democrats target GOP over $1B Trump ballroom security funding

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Senate Democrats are aiming to force Republicans to vote on a $1 billion allocation for security upgrades related to President Trump's new White House ballroom. This funding, tucked into a Republican reconciliation bill for ICE and Border Patrol, is seen by Democrats as a political liability for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms. While the provision explicitly excludes non-security elements, Democrats are concerned it might be removed by the Senate parliamentarian before a floor vote. AI

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Senate Democrats target GOP over $1B Trump ballroom security funding

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Hans Nichols ·

    Senate Dems eager to force Republicans to vote on Trump's ballroom

    <p>Senate Democrats<strong> </strong>are salivating at the chance to force every Republican to vote on $1 billion for security upgrades tied to President Trump's new <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/05/trump-white-house-ballroom-democrats-congress" target="_blank">White Hou…

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