Funding Battle: Trump's Ballroom Controversy
Published on: May 17, 2026, 8:55 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A U.S. Senate official removed potential security funding for President Trump's planned White House ballroom from a large spending package. Democrats criticize the project, citing rising American costs and anti-immigration policies, while Republicans argue security needs. Democrats aim to leverage this issue for upcoming elections.
