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. GOP aides indicated efforts to rework the plan post-ruling. A trio of aides indicated an alternate path is needed to authorize the ballroom construction. Democrats framed the decision as a setback for Trump and his team. Supporters noted the ruling clarifies budget-rule boundaries. The ruling reached lawmakers and staff late Saturday night. Observers caution that the path ahead is uncertain without revisions. Leaders aimed to salvage the plan by staying within rules.