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GOP Adds $1 Billion Security Upgrades for Trump's West Wing Ballroom Project

Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation funding immigration enforcement agencies and President Donald Trump's ballroom project.

Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, as part of a proposed boost for President Donald Trump's ballroom project. The upgrades aim to enhance the security of sensitive areas including a new West Wing and a renovated East Wing entrance. The bill includes funding for a range of security measures, including biometric identification systems and advanced surveillance technology. The proposal has sparked controversy among lawmakers and advocacy groups over its priorities.

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