Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling

A senior U.S. Senate official has blocked proposed funding for security upgrades related to Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom following an alleged assassination attempt against him. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the funding does not comply with the chamber's budget rules. Republicans, holding a 53-47 majority, face challenges in securing Democratic support if this ruling stands.

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