Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian

"“We cannot let Republicans waste our national treasure on a mission of chaos and corruption while turning a blind eye to the needs of the American people.”"

"“Technical adjustments are a standard part of the budget reconciliation process. Revisions and conversations with the parliamentarian are ongoing to ensure the text is fully Byrd compliant,” Judiciary Committee Republicans said Friday on X."

"Some Republicans believed she might object only to the specific references to the East Wing Modernization Project or to a restriction against using the funding for “non-security” purposes while keeping the $1 billion otherwise intact. Others had warned the entire proposal could fall and held off on taking a position for or against the funding until MacDonough ruled."

"Republicans will need to move quickly to regroup or they risk missing Trump's self-imposed June 1 deadline to get a bill to his desk. Senate Republicans are aiming to pass the bill no later than Friday, sending it to the House before a weeklong recess."

Democrats say they will challenge any changes Republicans make to a budget bill intended to satisfy Trump. They argue Republicans should not waste national resources on chaos and corruption while ignoring Americans’ needs. Senate GOP leaders face a setback after failing to secure immediate approval from the chamber’s rulekeeper, who must approve revised language. Republicans say they are already redrafting and making technical adjustments to ensure the text is fully Byrd compliant, with ongoing revisions and conversations. Some Republicans expect objections to specific provisions, including references to the East Wing Modernization Project and limits on using funds for non-security purposes. GOP leaders must regroup quickly to meet Trump’s June 1 deadline and aim to pass the bill by Friday before it goes to the House.

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