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Senate parliamentarian removes ballroom security funding

A Senate ruling removed security funding that could support Trump’s planned White House ballroom.
WHO: Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough
WHAT: Removed security funding from a spending package that could be used for Trump’s planned White House ballroom
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 11:37 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, USA
WHY: The Senate parliamentarian removed the security funding from the spending package.
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