Elizabeth MacDonough

President Trump called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to pass the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting. The act aims to change voting registration requirements.

Republican senators are distancing themselves from President Trump as his popularity declines, including blocking funds for a White House ballroom and rejecting a Trump-proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol storm. Senate leaders stripped the ballroom funding, and some GOP senators opposed the anti-weaponization fund despite Trump's advocacy.

Republican and Democratic senators say Thursday’s vote-a-rama is prolonged because Sen. Bill Cassidy is working to block President Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy is consulting with Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to refine the language.

Senate Republicans are considering ousting parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled against a $1 billion funding proposal for the White House ballroom, a decision that angered President Trump and sparked internal GOP debate over Senate procedures.

Senate Republicans have removed a $1 billion Secret Service funding request for President Trump's ballroom project from their immigration enforcement bill due to parliamentary objections and internal GOP opposition. The Senate Parliamentarian ruled the provision violated filibuster rules, and multiple Republican senators publicly and privately opposed including ballroom funding in immigration legislation. The White House had prioritized this language to gain congressional approval for the project, which currently faces legal challenges.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed concern over President Trump's attacks on Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, which could pose a security risk. Thune dismissed Trump's call to fire MacDonough, who was appointed by Harry Reid. The situation highlights a dispute within the Senate.

President Donald Trump demands the ouster of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she stripped security funding for his White House ballroom project from a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. Trump criticized MacDonough, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama and Senator Harry Reid. Republicans are hesitant to replace her.

President Donald Trump demands the removal of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she stripped security funding for his White House ballroom project from a budget reconciliation package. The package includes $72 billion in immigration enforcement funding, and Trump's request for $1 billion in security enhancements was removed. Republicans are hesitant to replace MacDonough, citing the challenges of the reconciliation process.

President Trump attacked Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, accusing her of unfairness to Republicans and calling for an end to the filibuster. He suggested replacing her due to her allegedly brutal treatment of Republicans. The criticism came as part of Trump's argument for Republicans to play hard-ball.

President Trump demanded that Senate Republicans fire nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that funding for a White House ballroom project cannot be included in an immigration enforcement bill under Senate rules. Trump accused MacDonough of obstructing his agenda, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the parliamentarian's independence and expressed concern about the security implications of Trump's demand.

The Senate is preparing for a battle over funding President Trump's White House ballroom as part of a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against the Republican plan, dealing a major setback. The ruling will be debated by senators this week.

The Senate parliamentarian rejected $1 billion in White House and Secret Service security funding tied to President Donald Trump's planned ballroom, ruling it cannot be included under budget reconciliation rules. The decision deals a blow to efforts to pass the money with a simple majority. Republicans will try to revise the legislation to gain approval.

The Senate parliamentarian rejected $1 billion in White House and Secret Service security funding tied to President Donald Trump's planned ballroom. The funding provision was part of a broader $72 billion package focused on immigration enforcement. Republicans will try to revise the legislation to gain approval.