Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

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US Senate Republicans removed $1 billion in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom from a stalled immigration spending bill on Wednesday. The funding was intended for security upgrades related to the ballroom construction, a project Democrats have opposed. The Senate voted 53-45 to advance the broader immigration bill, which now proceeds to further debate and amendments.

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The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.

Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

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