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Senate Funding Revisions Stall White House Ballroom Expansion Timeline

Senate Republicans are revising security funding for the White House ballroom expansion project, creating new uncertainty for the development timeline.

By Colin Percy · May 18, 2026

Senate Republicans are currently revising the proposed funding for the White House ballroom security upgrades following a procedural setback in the Senate. This development has introduced significant uncertainty into the planning and execution of the contested project, which remains subject to ongoing legislative review.

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