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Republicans Push $400 M Trump Ballroom Funding Post-Shooting

4/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom plan is being codified by Republican lawmakers after the Washington Hilton shooting.
Sen. Tim Sheehy announced legislation to fund the ballroom in response to the shooting.
Rep. Chip Roy will attach ballroom funding to any Department of Homeland Security spending bill while also pursuing bans on gender-affirming care and abortions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom plan is being codified by Republican lawmakers after the Washington Hilton shooting.
Sen. Tim Sheehy announced legislation to fund the ballroom in response to the shooting.
Rep. Chip Roy will attach ballroom funding to any Department of Homeland Security spending bill while also pursuing bans on gender-affirming care and abortions.