Republican Senators Set to Drop Controversial Billion Dollar Security Proposal for White House

Republican senators are abandoning a $1 billion security proposal for the White House complex and Donald Trump’s ballroom amid concerns over costs and transparency.The funding was intended to be part of a $70 billion immigration bill, which faces additional pressure from Democrats over a controversial settlement fund for political allies.Senate Majority Leader John Thune reports that internal procedural disputes and party division have stalled the legislation as the Memorial Day recess approaches.
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