Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
Senate Republicans have proposed a $1 billion security measure for the White House, which Democrats believe could fund a new ballroom. This proposal was added to a spending bill aimed at restoring funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
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AI-generatedSenate Republicans have proposed a $1 billion security measure for the White House, which Democrats believe could fund a new ballroom. This proposal was added to a spending bill aimed at restoring funding for immigration enforcement agencies. Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, vow to fight the measure, citing concerns about its cost and its inclusion alongside immigration funding. They plan to challenge it through procedural maneuvers and amendments. The proposal comes after an incident where a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at a White House event. The Senate is expected to begin voting on its version of the legislation this week.
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5 extractedSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer stated the bill pours billions more taxpayer dollars into a rogue ICE operation and a billion-dollar ballroom.
The security proposal was put forward after a man was charged with trying to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Democrats say they will try to defeat the $1 billion Senate security proposal.
Republicans added $1 billion for White House security to a spending bill that would restore funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
It's unclear if the security money will even have enough backing among Republicans.