On Wednesday, Senate Republicans decided to strip up to $1 billion in security funding for President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom and the Secret Service from a revised immigration enforcement bill. GOP leaders were concerned that including this funding could jeopardize the broader immigration legislation, especially with the upcoming midterm elections where voters are facing high costs. Trump had advocated for this funding, citing a potential assassination attempt against him, with about $200 million earmarked for the ballroom and the rest for Secret Service upgrades. However, the Senate parliamentarian ruled that the ballroom funding violated the Byrd Rule, which restricts extraneous provisions in reconciliation bills. This ruling led to the removal of the funding proposal, despite the White House asserting that Republicans were pressured to drop it rather than choosing to do so. Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned that a new strategy would be developed to adhere to the parliamentarian's guidelines, highlighting the complexities of passing budget-related legislation.