GOP drops Trump ballroom security money from immigration bill Senate Republicans have removed $1 billion in Secret Service funding for the White House and President Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom from their immigration enforcement bill. This decision follows opposition regarding the cost of ballroom security and compliance with reconciliation rules. The updated bill, known as the SECURE America Act, focuses on funding federal immigration agencies and DHS through 2029, with Republicans aiming to pass it despite potential further amendments.

• Senate Republicans removed $1 billion in Secret Service security funding for the White House and a proposed East Wing ballroom from their immigration bill.
• The removal was due to opposition over taxpayer costs for ballroom security and reconciliation process rules.
• Additional funding for the Justice Department was also removed from the bill.
• The $70 billion measure, SECURE America Act, focuses on funding federal immigration agencies and DHS through 2029.
• Republicans aim to pass the bill, potentially as early as Thursday, after an amendment session.
• Concerns remain about blocking a proposed “anti-weaponization fund.”