Johnson, Curran to Press Senate GOP on $1 Billion White House Security Plan
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
Johnson, Curran to Press Senate GOP on $1 Billion White House Security Plan
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 11
Tuesday’s Senate GOP lunch will feature Secret Service Director Sean Curran and House Speaker Mike Johnson as Republicans weigh legislation providing $1 billion for security upgrades tied to the White House ballroom.
Curran is set to brief senators directly on the proposed improvements, according to two people familiar with the plans, while Johnson’s attendance signals House GOP leadership backing for the funding push.
The meeting comes as lawmakers consider whether to include the money for the Secret Service in pending legislation, making the closed-door session an early test of Senate Republican support.
After recent attacks, what specific new threats does a fortified $1 billion White House ballroom aim to defeat?
Amidst a funding shutdown and staffing crisis, can a $1 billion upgrade truly fix Secret Service vulnerabilities?