Politics
Democrats Push for Republican Votes on Trump’s Ballroom Funding
Senate Democrats are pressuring Republicans to vote on a $1 billion bill for security upgrades tied to President Trump's new White House ballroom. The move aims to increase political pressure and potentially highlight party divisions.
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The Hill
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and former state Rep. Derek Merrin are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a rematch in November after the longest-serving woman in Congress narrowly defeated Merrin in 2024. Kaptur — who has represented Ohio’s 9th Congressional District sinc
2026-05-06 00:44 UTC
Axios
Senate Democrats are salivating at the chance to force every Republican to vote on $1 billion for security upgrades tied to President Trump's new White House ballroom.
2026-05-06 00:56 UTC