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GOP infighting over Trump ballroom; Cassidy falls to Trump’s candidate: Join the live discussion

Republicans in the Senate are clashing over President Trump’s wish for $1 billion in security funding for a White House ballroom. The battle comes as the Senate parliamentarian rules the money cannot be included in a budget reconciliation package under Senate rules. Meanshile, GO

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GOP infighting over Trump ballroom; Cassidy falls to Trump’s candidate: Join the live discussionRepublicans in the Senate are clashing over President Trump’s wish for $1 billion in security funding for a White House ballroom. The battle comes as the Senate parliamentarian rules the money cannot be included in a budget reconciliation package under Senate rules. Meanshile, GO
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