Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

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Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

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Senate Republicans have removed $1 billion in funding for President Trump's proposed White House ballroom from an immigration spending bill. The funding was intended for security upgrades following a shooting incident at a gala attended by Trump. The Senate has voted to advance the immigration bill, which will now be debated and amended before a final vote.

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▪The Senate voted 53-45 to advance the immigration spending bill after removing the ballroom funding.
▪Trump argued that the ballroom is necessary for official state functions and security upgrades.
▪Democrats opposed the funding for the ballroom, claiming it should not be attached to immigration funding.

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5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 35 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.

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▪ Ukraine aid package passes U.S. House, bucking Republican leaders and Trump — POLITICO Europe
▪ 18 House Republicans defy Trump and vote to send $1.3 billion to Ukraine — Washington Examiner
▪ 18 House Republicans defy Trump to pass Ukraine aid package headed for veto fight — Fox News
▪ Senate GOP drops $1 billion for White House ballroom from budget package — The Hill

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Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMax MatzaGetty ImagesConstruction at the White House, with the ballroom project seen on the rightThe US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn (£745m) in funding for President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom.The $1bn was intended for US Secret Service security upgrades as part of the construction, a request following April's shooting at a gala Trump attended at a hotel.Trump has argued the new addition is necessary to host official state functions and update security facilities.

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