Senate Budget Committee

Democrats claim over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill has been redirected to White House security, which they argue is funding a controversial ballroom project. Trump insists the project is privately funded, but the article notes the project’s cost has risen to $600 million, with more than half from taxpayer money. Congress rejected a $1 billion request for the project, and legal challenges persist.

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, proposed new grant rules to prevent federal funds from supporting 'divisive ideologies.' The plan would give political appointees authority to approve or block grants to various groups, with the administration aiming to finalize the changes by summer. Democrats criticized the proposal, warning it could be used to favor groups aligned with Trump while punishing others.

Hal Duncan, President Trump’s nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, stated he cannot guarantee the administration will not use 'pocket rescissions' to unilaterally cancel funding without Congressional approval this year. Duncan defended the practice during Senate testimony, noting prior administrations have used it, while the Trump administration previously canceled $4.9 billion in foreign aid through this method, a tactic the Supreme Court allowed last fall but whose legality remains unresolved.

The Senate Budget Committee voted to advance a budget reconciliation bill that would fund immigration agencies within the Department of Homeland Security through 2029. The bill was voted on along party lines with a result of 11-10. This move sets up the possibility for votes on the floor as soon as this week.

Senate Republicans advanced a $72 billion party-line immigration enforcement bill through the Budget Committee on an 11-10 vote, positioning it for floor debate before the Memorial Day recess. The package faces procedural challenges and controversy over $1 billion in funding for Secret Service security upgrades and White House renovation projects.

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.

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against a $1 billion provision to fund President Trump's White House ballroom in the budget reconciliation package. The guidance was announced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. The decision affects the funding for the project.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a budget resolution to fully fund ICE and CBP for three and a half years, through the end of President Trump’s term, with total federal spending of $60 trillion in on-budget outlays.

White House Budget Director Russell Vought informed senators that the administration is still finalizing a funding request for the military conflict with Iran, which could cost over $10 billion weekly. The request is expected to be presented to Congress, though no timeline was provided.

OMB Director Russ Vought testifies before the Senate Budget Committee on President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which includes a 42% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion and $73 billion in non-defense spending cuts. The proposed cuts target 'woke' initiatives, as outlined in a budget memo.