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us-politics12 days ago•16 min saved

ICE funding stalls as Trump ballroom security plan triggers GOP backlash

The US Senate declined to advance a $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding package amid GOP disputes over linking $1 billion for security upgrades to Trump’s White House ballroom and a separate $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Democrats say the move blocks a controversial “slush fund,” while Trump defends the ballroom costs as a “very good expenditure,” signaling the row could influence midterm politics as lawmakers head into a recess.

via The Guardian|

#funding-bill #gop-backlash #ice

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Parliamentarian blocks GOP's $1B Trump ballroom funding in budget bill over jurisdiction

The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a GOP provision to allocate $1 billion for funding Trump’s White House ballroom is outside the budget bill’s jurisdiction and would require a 60-vote threshold, not simple majority via reconciliation. Republicans are revising the language, but success hinges on keeping the measure within permissible committees and spending rules; if not, the funding may be dropped, with some lawmakers advocating private funding and Democrats signaling they’ll challenge changes that bypass the Byrd Rule.

via NBC News|

#budget-reconciliation #byrd-rule #parliamentarian

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Jimmy Fallon Criticizes Trump's $300M Ballroom Despite Claim of Political Neutrality

Jimmy Fallon joked on his show about President Trump's $300 million ballroom project, highlighting the list of donors including major tech companies and other brands, and mocking the project's cost and scale, amidst ongoing political commentary and Trump's criticism of late-night hosts.

via BuzzFeed|

#donors #jimmy-fallon #political-jokes

world7 months ago•5 min saved

White House East Wing Demolished Amid Trump Controversy

The White House's East Wing is being demolished to make way for a new $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, marking the most extensive renovation in decades, initiated by President Trump to expand event space and alter the historic structure.

via businessinsider.com|

#demolition #east-wing #renovation

politics7 months ago•9 min saved

Transformations and Controversies at the White House East Wing

The White House is undergoing its largest renovation since the 1940s, with President Trump demolishing the East Wing to build a $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, sparking controversy over historical preservation and differing from past presidential modifications.

via NPR|

#historical-preservation #politics #presidential-architecture

politics7 months ago•5 min saved

White House plans to modernize East Wing for Trump ballroom amid preservation concerns

The White House is demolishing the entire East Wing to build a $250 million ballroom, a project that involves extensive modernization and has sparked criticism from preservation groups and political figures, with concerns over historical preservation and transparency.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#east-wing-demolition #politics #public-criticism

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

White House East Wing Demolished for Trump’s New Ballroom Project

The White House has begun demolishing part of the East Wing to build a new $250 million ballroom for President Trump, despite lacking approval from the federal agency overseeing such projects. The construction, which is privately funded and aims to significantly expand the White House's capacity, has started without official clearance, raising questions about compliance with regulations.

via NPR|

#construction #demolition #east-wing