Some Republicans Object to White House Security Funds and Anti-Weaponization Settlement
Republican lawmakers have raised objections to a proposed $1 billion security package for a new White House ballroom and to a $1.8 billion settlement fund for claims of government weaponization. The disputes have delayed a separate $72 billion immigration enforcement funding measure.
NewsweekSome Republican members of Congress have objected to two administration funding proposals in recent weeks, creating delays for a separate immigration enforcement bill. The first proposal would add $1 billion in taxpayer-funded security measures to a privately financed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom.
The fund would compensate individuals who claim they were victims of government weaponization. " Senator Ted Cruz said in late May that nearly half the Republican conference was prepared to vote with Democrats against the measure. Former Vice President Mike Pence called the proposal "deeply offensive" and urged that it be dropped.
The Justice Department said Monday it will comply with a federal court order temporarily blocking the fund. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the administration should decide whether to shut the fund down itself. The disputes have held up a reconciliation bill that would provide roughly $72 billion for immigration enforcement agencies.
The bill also includes the disputed White House security funding and the anti-weaponization settlement.
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