Ballroom funding in party-line package a no-go
Three congressional aides say lawmakers will need to find another way to authorize construction of the White House ballroom after the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
www.politico.comDemocrats said the Senate parliamentarian ruled against including $1 billion for White House ballroom-linked security in a budget bill under reconciliation rules. Sources indicate the ruling may force changes or a 60-vote threshold. Republicans planned revisions after the decision. Three aides noted that lawmakers must find another path to authorize construction of the White House ballroom. Democrats framed the decision as a setback for Trump and his team. Supporters noted the ruling clarifies budget-rule boundaries. The ruling circulated among lawmakers and staff on Saturday night. Observers noted the balloting path remains unclear without changes. Leaders sought to preserve the plan within rule limits.