Republicans aim to secure $1 billion for security-related aspects of White House ballroom construction project

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Republicans aim to secure $1 billion for security-related aspects of White House ballroom construction project 05.05.2026

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Senate Republicans are proposing to allocate $1 billion for security-related upgrades to the White House ballroom project, embedded within a broader $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection and $38 billion for ICE. This funding, directed to the Secret Service for the East Wing Modernization Project, covers features like missile-resistant steel and drone-proof ceilings, justified by security concerns after a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump maintains the ballroom will be funded entirely by private donations, but Democrats oppose the initiative, introducing the "Stop Ballroom Bribery Act" and criticizing the expenditure. A federal judge previously ruled the construction illegal without congressional authorization, though an appeals court has stayed the injunction, permitting ongoing work on security elements.

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