White House Ballroom: Bipartisan Backing for Security Upgrade

0:00On April 26th, a shooting at the White House Correspondence Association dinner has sparked fresh backing on Capitol Hill for President Trump's plan. To build a new White House ballroom, complete with an underground bunker. Lawmakers from both sides are warming up to the idea, seeing it as a smart fix for security gaps exposed that night. The proposal aims to create a safer spot for high profile events, especially ones drawing top government officials like the line of succession. Banks once dismiss it as flashy spending, but the recent chaos changed some minds fast. Pennsylvania Senator John Federman, a Democrat who was there, called out the old venue's limits right after. He pushed for the build without the usual partisan drama, arguing its overdue for gatherings this big. Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz echoed that on CNN, saying folks in Congress get, while secure spaces matter for the President and Cabinet, he figures the ballroom is happening anyway no matter the spin. With bipartisan nods picking up steam, this project looks set to move ahead, blending

1:02event space with real protection in one upgrade. This has been U.S. News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.