GOP infighting over Trump ballroom; Cassidy falls to Trump’s candidate: Join the live discussion
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
Republicans in the Senate are clashing over President Trump’s wish for $1 billion in security funding for a White House ballroom. The battle comes as the Senate parliamentarian rules the money cannot be included in a budget reconciliation package under Senate rules. Meanshile, GOP senators are returning to the Capitol after one of their own,…
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More Headlines From May 17, 2026
- Former Rubio advisor slams Trump for 'looting billions of taxpayer funds' (Left)
- Embattled Louisiana Sen. Cassidy Loses Primary as Trump-Backed Challenger and State Treasurer Head to a Runoff (Center Left)
- Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill (Center Left)
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