Senate Ruling Deals Blow to Trump's Ballroom Plans The latest development in the saga surrounding President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom has dealt a significant blow to Republican efforts to secure federal funding for the project.
Last weekend, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the proposed funding, which would allocate $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans, does not comply with the chamber's budget rules.
This ruling comes as no surprise given the long history of Democratic opposition to Trump's immigration policies and the broader spending package they are tied to.