Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

Donald Trump took a rare tour of the ongoing construction work on his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, showing reporters around the ballroom and other areas as part of a publicity push that drew criticism from lawmakers who are grappling with funding for security at the White House. The president arrived by helicopter and was accompanied by some 30 reporters, including members of local media outlets. He toured the sprawling property, which has undergone renovations and expansions over the past few years under his ownership. Trump's visit to Mar-a-Lago came amid growing tensions in Con…