WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress prepared to begin a weeklong recess on May 19 without passing a Republican-backed plan to fund immigration enforcement for the next three years. The departure also left unresolved a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund that President Donald Trump had asked lawmakers to approve by June 1.

Trump told congressional Republicans he wanted the additional immigration enforcement funding approved by that deadline. The "Anti-Weaponization" fund, which Trump announced separately, is intended to compensate people who say they have been targeted by the government. Congress has not appropriated money for it, and it is not included in the immigration enforcement measure.

Some Senate Republicans wanted to address the "Anti-Weaponization" fund before passing the immigration enforcement funding. Others withdrew their support for the immigration enforcement package, citing concerns about the fund and about plans for the White House ballroom.

The White House ballroom renovation was initially expected to be covered by private donations. After a shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, plans shifted to transform the ballroom into a secure facility. Security costs for the project have increased to about $1 billion, and Trump asked Congress to pay for the additional expenses.

Senator Bill Cassidy publicly denounced funding for the White House ballroom renovation. Cassidy also criticized the "Anti-Weaponization" fund.

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. The officers argue in the lawsuit that the "Anti-Weaponization" fund is illegal and dangerous.