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Senate Debates Funding for White House Ballroom and War Powers Resolution
The Senate is set to debate funding for President Trump’s White House ballroom as part of a budget reconciliation package. Meanwhile, Democrats are pushing for a resolution to end the war with Iran under the 1973 War Powers Act.
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The Hill
The Senate is gearing up for a battle over funding President Trump’s White House ballroom, which will take center stage when senators debate a budget reconciliation package this week to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough dealt a major se
2026-05-18 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Democratic lawmakers are on the verge of passing a resolution to end President Trump’s war with Iran — with some help from a steadily growing group of Republicans. In the House and Senate, resolutions under the 1973 War Powers Act this past week saw more members of Trump’s party crossing the aisle
2026-05-18 10:00 UTC