Trump's Ballroom Boondoggle Hits Roadblock in Senate A proposed $1 billion appropriation for a White House ballroom has been blocked by the Senate parliamentarian, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to secure funding for the project.
The development is not unexpected, given the controversy and secrecy surrounding the proposal from its inception.
The parliamentarian's ruling, which deemed the provision "inappropriate" because it funds activities outside the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee, raises questions about the motivations behind the project.