GOP weighs $1B for Trump ballroom security amid immigration funding fight
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Senate Republicans are weighing up to $1 billion in security upgrades tied to Trump’s ballroom renovation, arguing the funds would cover East Wing protection; some moderates worry about the price and optics as Democrats denounce the expense. The money is part of a broader immigration-enforcement package that could face a difficult reconciliation process and potential removal if moderates object, with details on spending still pending from the White House and Secret Service.
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- Paul: $1 billion for White House ballroom likely coming out of budget reconciliation bill The Hill
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