White House security funding also covers training and other critical missions
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Updated · abcnews.com · May 7
White House security funding also covers training and other critical missions
4 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · May 7
In a letter to Congress, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the Senate Republican proposal could spend up to $1 billion.
They said the money would support the East Wing Modernization Project, frequently visited venues, agent training, drone and biological threat work, and security for high-profile national events.
Officials cited recent shootings at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and near the National Mall, saying the package addresses rising threats; Secret Service's annual budget exceeds $3 billion.
How will new funding counter advanced drone and biological threats detailed in the latest intelligence reports?
With the East Wing project legally stalled, what 'top-secret' security features justify its necessity and cost?