The Trump administration has redirected $352 million from Secret Service recruitment and training funds to "White House security measures," reportedly to help fund President Trump's planned 90,000 sq ft ballroom. Lawmakers question the shift, citing Trump's promise of private funding.
The DOJ is using a thwarted plot to assassinate Donald Trump during a UFC event as a "compelling need" to build a fortified ballroom on White House grounds. Prosecutors argue the "drone-proof" structure with "sniper nests" is vital for national security, despite legal challenges and rising costs.
President Trump's White House ballroom project's cost has reportedly surged to $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting Trump's claims of private financing.
Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is estimated to cost up to $600 million, with over half funded by taxpayers, according to The Washington Post. Trump had previously claimed the project would be privately funded and cost less.
A new report reveals that internal cost estimates for Donald Trump's White House ballroom project were significantly higher than publicly stated, with taxpayers expected to cover at least half of the projected $600 million cost, contradicting Trump's claims of full private funding.
A year after President Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom, the project's estimated cost has doubled to $400 million, incorporating a rooftop drone pad, underground hospital, and "top-secret" military facilities. Despite Trump's initial promise of no taxpayer cost, Republican proposals for security funding have emerged amid rising living costs.
President Trump plans to hold the next presidential inauguration in his new White House ballroom, touting it as a secure, gift to America, funded by $400 million in private donations.
The Trump administration is again seeking to lift a court order blocking construction of a new White House ballroom, citing recent gun violence incidents near the White House as justification for the urgent need for enhanced security.
The Justice Department filed a court document urging the dismissal of a lawsuit against the White House ballroom project, citing national security concerns after a recent foiled attack.
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the construction of a new ballroom at the White House, citing a recent incident that highlights the need for enhanced security. The department argues the case is harmful to the US and its values.
US Senate Republicans derailed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol due to controversial proposals for a $1bn White House ballroom project and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are leaving Washington for recess without passing the legislation before the June 1 deadline.
HS2 project's cost rises to £102.7bn, with trains potentially delayed until 2039. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander calls the original design a "massively over-specced folly" and the cost increase "obscene". The project is criticized as a "superfluous railway" and a "vanity project".
A $70bn US Senate bill to fund ICE and border patrol is stalled due to controversy over $1bn for Donald Trump's White House ballroom and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Republican senators oppose the measures, fearing voter backlash ahead of midterm elections.
President Donald Trump unveiled the construction site of a new $400 million White House ballroom, describing it as a "gift to the United States" for future presidents. He highlighted its safety features, referencing a recent shooting.
President Trump unveiled new details about a subterranean White House complex, including a bunker-like ballroom, drone base, and military hospital, stating it would be funded by donors, not taxpayers, to enhance security.
President Trump unveiled plans for a controversial White House ballroom, highlighting a large excavation site. He claimed personal financing for the project, despite ongoing Senate discussions for a $1 billion appropriation, and contrasted it with security funding for an underground complex.
Republicans attempted to include $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom renovation in a budget bill, but Democrats blocked it, citing the Byrd Rule. Trump claims private funding, but the project's opulent style mirrors his Mar-a-Lago ballroom.
At a prayer event on the National Mall, Christian author Eric Metaxas stated God "raised up" Donald Trump to build a White House ballroom. The event, commemorating the US's 250th anniversary, featured themes of Christian nationalism. Trump addressed the event via video, reciting scripture.
A $1 billion bill for White House security, including funds for President Trump's new ballroom, faces a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate. Republicans are revising the legislation after the Senate Parliamentarian ruled it needs more than a simple majority to pass.
Senate Democrats have successfully blocked funding for Donald Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom project by removing security funds from a Republican bill. Democrats argue the project is a "billion-dollar boondoggle" and a symbol of corruption.
Funding for Donald Trump's new White House ballroom project is facing difficulties after Senate staff removed security funds from a spending package. Republicans aim for $1 billion in taxpayer money for the Secret Service, while Democrats criticize the project as an expensive distraction amid rising living costs.
A US Senate official has removed security funding for Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom from a spending package, impacting Republican efforts to use taxpayer money for the project. Trump stated private donors would fund construction, but Republicans sought $1 billion for security upgrades.
Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom
Republicans in Congress are proposing $1 billion in funding for security for President Trump's White House ballroom as part of their partisan plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
