May 11, 2026

Senate Democrats Vow to Oppose $1 Billion Funding for Trump's East Wing Ballroom

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are committed to opposing a Republican plan that includes $1 billion for Secret Service funding related to Trump's East Wing ballroom project.
The funding is part of a larger $72 billion immigration enforcement package that Republicans aim to pass through reconciliation, allowing them to bypass a Democratic filibuster.
Schumer argues that this funding prioritizes Trump's interests over American families, and Democrats plan to challenge the bill with amendments and votes to highlight Republican positions ahead of the midterm elections.