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  1. The Guardian | Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom by Chris Stein in Washington

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    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to block Republicans’ $1 billion allocation for security upgrades to the White House ballroom that President Trump plans to build, labeling the spending as a perk for Trump while working families bear the cost. The money is bundled in a broader $70 billion immigration‑enforcement funding bill that would keep ICE and Customs‑Border Protection operational through 2029 via the reconciliation process, allowing Republicans to bypass a Senate filibuster. Schumer announced Democrats will counter the bill with amendments, challenge its reconciliation compliance, and force a series of votes to expose Republican support for “Trump’s gaudy ballroom” versus policies that help American families. The dispute unfolds as the Senate judiciary committee prepares to consider the proposal, with Democrats positioning the fight as a test of Republican self‑destruction and a key issue ahead of the midterm elections.

    Read more: theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m

    #ChuckSchumer #DonaldTrump #ChuckGrassley #SenateDemocrats #uspolitics

  2. This part of Senator Chris Murphy’s interview isn’t getting enough attention. And it should be, because it’s so emblematic of the entire party’s posture toward the Republicans. Almost a year and a half into Trump’s second disastrous term, and he says they should have a conversation on how to stand up to Republicans. ARE YOU SERIOUS??? A CONVERSATION??? YOU NEED TO HAVE A CONVERSATION ABOUT HOW TO BE A...
    instagram.com/reel/DWZZgIcCawU #senate #democrats #democraticparty #senatedemocrats #blakelypod

  3. #Ohio senior #senator #BernieMoreno has introduced the #Exclusive #Citizenship Act of 2025, which could be very troublesome for #American dual citizens, from #FirstLadyMelaniaTrump and her son Barron all the way down to my own little girl. While at present the bill is still just in committee, many are hoping it doesn't go further. More on the bill and my own thoughts in the video.

    youtu.be/86Mkr2idlwA

    #national #nationality #Citizen #dualcitizenship #Republicans #RepublicanParty #Democrats #DemocraticParty #daughter #daddysgirl #bill #bills #law #laws #Congress #Senate #Senaterepublicans #SenateDemocrats #House #houseofrepresentatives #usa #GodBlessAmerica