Senate Dems push for audit into White House ballroom funding

Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, urge a Government Accountability Office audit of White House East Wing/ballroom spending, citing concerns about transparency and stewardship. The D.C. Circuit Court ruling could require congressional approval for the ballroom, foreshadowing a potential Supreme Court fight. The Washington Post reported roughly $927 million in White House campus spending, largely funded by taxpayers, with the White House saying public dollars cover security while the ballroom itself would be privately funded.