Politics
Republican Senate Budget Proposal Faces Hurdles
A proposal to provide $1 billion in federal funds for security at a new White House ballroom is facing opposition from Senate Republicans. Meanwhile, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) faces a tough primary challenge from Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
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The Hill
A proposal to provide $1 billion in federal funds to provide security for a new White House ballroom is in danger of being stripped from a budget reconciliation package after Republicans responded skeptically to the idea. “I don’t have the details I need to support it. It was one thing when private
2026-05-13 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), long targeted by President Trump, is in the fight of his political life. Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming (R) have their sights set on toppling Cassidy, who voted to convict the president during his second impeachment and has clashe
2026-05-13 10:00 UTC