Senate Parliamentarian Blocks GOP Bid To Fund Trump Ballroom Security In Immigration Bill
Published on: May 17, 2026, 10:19 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
A Senate parliamentarian blocked Republicans from including $1 billion for White House security upgrades tied to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom in a broader immigration funding bill. Democrats celebrated the ruling, accusing the GOP of misusing taxpayer money. Republicans said they will revise and resubmit the legislation.
