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 announced that the Senate's top parliamentary referee determined the $1 billion ballroom funding did not meet budget rules. Officials say the decision could trigger modifications or a 60-vote requirement. GOP aides indicated efforts to rework the plan post-ruling. Officials pointed to finding another route to authorize the ballroom project. Democrats cast the ruling as a setback for the Trump agenda. Supporters argued the ruling underscores reconciliation constraints. 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.