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New Bill Aims to Curb White House Bribery Tactics

11/19/2025

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The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would regulate private donations for White House projects.
It targets the $300 million ballroom funded by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has raised $350 million.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.).
It would prohibit anonymous donations, impose a two-year lobbying ban for donors, and block contributions from entities facing litigation or seeking federal contracts.

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The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would regulate private donations for White House projects.
It targets the $300 million ballroom funded by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has raised $350 million.
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.).
It would prohibit anonymous donations, impose a two-year lobbying ban for donors, and block contributions from entities facing litigation or seeking federal contracts.