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June 3, 2026
Senate Advances Funding Bill After Cutting $1 Billion for Trump's Ballroom Security
- Senate Republicans cut $1 billion intended for security upgrades at Trump's ballroom, citing concerns over immigration enforcement funding.
- The Senate advanced a funding bill in a 53-45 vote, which includes allocations for ICE and Border Patrol, amid ongoing debates and potential amendments.
- Democrats oppose Trump's ballroom construction plans, viewing the funding cut as a setback for his administration's objectives.
6 Sources
- Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration billJun 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM · CNN
- Senate GOP drops $1 billion for White House ballroom from budget packageJun 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM · The Hill
- Senate abandons Trump: New ICE funding bill leaves out $1B for ballroom, $1.8B ‘slush fund’Jun 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM · Independent
- Senate GOP strips up to $1B for Trump ballroom security from immigration enforcement billJun 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM · CNBC
- Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trump’s ballroomJun 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM · The Guardian
- Senate advances funding bill after Republicans cut $1bn for White House ballroomJun 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM · BBC