Senate Republicans delay a $72 billion immigration enforcement bill following internal disputes over a $1.776 billion administration 'anti-weaponization' fund and the removal of a $220 million White House security project.
Senate Republicans have delayed a $72 billion legislative package intended to fund immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Trump’s term. The stalemate follows a contentious closed-door meeting between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and GOP senators, who remain divided over the administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and its eligibility criteria, including potential relief for Jan. 6 riot defendants. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed hopes for a resolution, but the chamber has adjourned for the upcoming break until June 1, the deadline set by the president for the bill’s completion.
Simultaneously, a $220 million allocation for the 'East Wing Modernization Project'—intended for security upgrades like bulletproof glass and drone detection at the White House—was stripped from the bill after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it inconsistent with reconciliation rules. Despite President Trump’s insistence on the security funding, the proposal faced significant pushback from both Democrats and certain Republican senators, leaving the overall funding bill in flux as lawmakers head into the Memorial Day recess.
Recent federal projects include a proposed $1 billion ballroom at the White House East Wing and aesthetic modifications to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C.
The Trump administration is leveraging recent security incidents at the White House to push for the continuation of a $400 million, high-security ballroom project currently facing legal challenges.
Senate Republicans stall a $72 billion immigration and justice funding package amid conflicts over a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund and a rejected $220 million White House ballroom security upgrade.
Senate Republicans are revising security funding for the White House ballroom expansion project, creating new uncertainty for the development timeline.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republicans are negotiating a $1 billion Secret Service funding package to support the White House East Wing Modernization Project.
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