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GOP backs away from $1B White House security bid amid ballroom controversy
politics9 days ago

GOP backs away from $1B White House security bid amid ballroom controversy

Senate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a proposed $1 billion security package for the White House complex and Trump’s ballroom amid GOP backlash, hoping to attach the funding to a roughly $70 billion immigration-enforcement bill via reconciliation; Democrats oppose the timing and use of funds, and questions linger about the separate $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies, while House Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill will pass in whatever form it takes as negotiations continue.

via PBS|
#immigration-enforcement#politics#republicans
politics11 days ago

Senate antisemitism bill aims to reshape campus, online policy

Senators James Lankford and Jacky Rosen unveiled a broad bipartisan antisemitism bill to combat discrimination on campuses and online, create a DOE antisemitism coordinator, boost nonprofit security grants to $1 billion plus a places-of-worship grant, and require platform moderation disclosures, with a House companion on the horizon; the live updates also cover DOJ questions over a Jan. 6 payouts fund, GOP moves on an immigration-enforcement bill, and ongoing Trump-related party dynamics in Massie’s Kentucky race.

via Politico|
#antisemitism#bipartisan#education-policy
Parliamentarian blocks taxpayer funding for Trump’s White House ballroom security
politics13 days ago

Parliamentarian blocks taxpayer funding for Trump’s White House ballroom security

A Senate ruling blocks federal funding for security upgrades to the White House East Wing ballroom in a proposed spending package, arguing the provision violates Byrd rule constraints. Democrats had contended the money didn’t belong in the bill, while Republicans had sought to use budget reconciliation to fund the roughly $1 billion security overhaul. The decision leaves the project to private donors for an estimated $400 million, as construction continues amid preservation lawsuits.

via BBC|
#budget-reconciliation#donald-trump#politics
Parliamentarian blocks taxpayer funding for Trump’s White House ballroom
politics13 days ago

Parliamentarian blocks taxpayer funding for Trump’s White House ballroom

The Senate parliamentarian removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom from a large spending package, jeopardizing Republicans’ bid to secure taxpayer money for the project. Democrats opposed the allocation and may pressure revisions, while Republicans could try to resurface the funding in a future version of the bill, with passage expected on a party-line vote.

via The Guardian|
#elizabeth-macdonough#politics#security-funding
GOP Skepticism Grows Over $1B Security Plan Behind White House Ballroom Renovation
politics17 days ago

GOP Skepticism Grows Over $1B Security Plan Behind White House Ballroom Renovation

The White House is pressuring Republicans to approve about $1 billion in security funding tied to the East Wing modernization and the president’s ballroom, arguing the money would bolster safety for the entire complex and major events. The package covers hardening the ballroom, a new screening facility, training for Secret Service agents, enhanced protectee security, counterterror and threat measures, and high-profile event security. Some Republicans privately oppose funding the ballroom with public dollars and favor private financing, while Senate leadership wants a narrowly tailored bill; Democrats plan to challenge its inclusion under reconciliation. The funding would serve as a legal authorization for the project and be folded into a broader DHS funding package for the remainder of Trump’s term, with the Senate parliamentarian scrutinizing the plan.

via The Washington Post|
#ballroom#politics#reconciliation
Golders Green stabbing survivor calls his survival a miracle
uk-news1 month ago

Golders Green stabbing survivor calls his survival a miracle

A Jewish man, Shloime Rand, survived a stabbing in Golders Green and told the BBC it felt like a miracle; he and 76-year-old Moshe Shine were attacked, with 45-year-old Essa Suleiman in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Rand awaits discharge after chest injuries; police say the suspect has a history of violence and mental health issues and had a Prevent referral in 2020 that was closed. The government announced an additional £25m for security around Jewish sites, bringing total security funding to £58m this year, as leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Board of Deputies push to confront antisemitism.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#golders-green#prevent-program
UK Chief Rabbi warns visibly Jewish Britons feel unsafe after London stabbing
world1 month ago

UK Chief Rabbi warns visibly Jewish Britons feel unsafe after London stabbing

Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says visibly Jewish people feel unsafe in the UK after two stabbings in London, including an incident in Golders Green where a man wearing a kippah was targeted. Two victims are in hospital and a 45-year-old man was arrested on murder suspicion; the suspect was known to authorities via the Prevent program. The episode comes amid a wave of antisemitic incidents and prompts the government to pledge an extra £25 million for security at synagogues, schools, and community centres (on top of £33 million already committed). Officials called it an emergency, protests followed, and comparisons were drawn to France’s security response after attacks.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#golders-green#london-attack
Foxborough reach deal to host World Cup games at Gillette Stadium
world2 months ago

Foxborough reach deal to host World Cup games at Gillette Stadium

Foxborough announced an understanding with the Kraft Group and Boston Soccer 2026 to finalize an event license for seven FIFA World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, with Boston Soccer 2026 funding security costs and the town bearing no costs; estimated security costs total about $7.8 million, and a March 17 public hearing will finalize remaining details, though federal funding previously slated through DHS has not materialized.

via WGBH|
#fifa-world-cup#foxborough#gillette-stadium
Foxborough faces $7.8M World Cup security bill as federal funds stall
world2 months ago

Foxborough faces $7.8M World Cup security bill as federal funds stall

Foxborough’s Select Board grapples with a $7.8 million security bill for hosting seven World Cup 2026 matches at Gillette Stadium as FEMA funding stalls amid a partial federal shutdown; Boston 2026 and the Kraft family backers promise to cover shortfalls and backstop costs, but the board asserts broad license discretion and demands timely safety equipment by June 1, with a final vote not expected until March 17.

via The Guardian|
#boston-2026-host-committee#fema#foxborough
politics8 months ago

House Republicans Clash Over Security Funding

House Republicans are divided over member security funding, with debates on increasing security measures and a potential government shutdown looming. Meanwhile, the Senate has expedited confirmations of President Trump's nominees through a party-line rule change, and Democrats are protesting FCC Chair Brendan Carr's pressure on broadcasters to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, citing threats to free speech. The political landscape is marked by internal conflicts, legislative negotiations, and contentious issues surrounding security, nominations, and free expression.

via Politico|
#government-shutdown#house-republicans#jimmy-kimmel-censorship