Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces big day wouldnt be complete without their closest friends by their side.Swift and Kelce announced their engagement Aug. 26 after two years of dating.While neither has revealed who might serve as bridesmaids or groomsmen, the couple has a long list of celebrity pals who could play a role in the celebration.TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS KELCE'S PRENUP COULD PROTECT MORE THAN COUPLE'S MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR EMPIRE: EXPERTHere's a look at Swift and Kelce's closest friends:Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift first became pals when they were each dating one of the Jonas Brothers in 2008. They became fast friends and, over the years, have supported each others careers. Gomez has appeared on stage with Swift during her tours, including "Speak Now World Tour" and "The Reputation Stadium Tour."Swift and Gomez have also worked together, with Gomez appearing in the "Bad Blood" music video and Swift on Gomez's cooking show.Gomez is also in her bridal era following a December 2024 engagement to music producer Benny Blanco.TAYLOR SWIFT AND NFL STAR TRAVIS KELCE ARE ENGAGED AFTER 2 YEARS TOGETHERSwift and her childhood friend Abigail remain extremely close.The singer-songwriter wrote "Fifteen" about Abigail for her album "Fearless" and the girls have maintained their friendship into adulthood.Abigail made an appearance in Swift's documentary, "Miss Americana," and has popped up in multiple music videos throughout the years.TAYLOR SWIFT AND BOYFRIEND TRAVIS KELCE'S SHARED MORAL VALUES SPARKED ORGANIC LOVE STORYTaylor Swift welcomed Gigi Hadid into her girl squad in 2014 after the two were photographed at an Oscars after party together. Hadid is notoriously featured in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video and the two are still spotted on dinner dates years later."As a friend, Gigi is one of the first people I go to for advice," Swift told Harper's Bazaar in 2016. "She has this incredible ability to see all sides of a situation and simplify it for you, to see the complexity of peopleGigis #1 rule is to treat people the way shed want to be treated, so shes on time (or early) to work, says hello to everyone on set, asks them how they are, and actually listens to their response. She is an innately kind and inclusive person who has managed to become a huge power player and businesswoman without ever compromising that."Sabrina Carpenter, who opened for Swift on "The Eras Tour," has been a longtime fan of the pop star, but it's unclear when the two actually formed a friendship. Carpenter and Swift were first photographed together at an MTV VMAs after-party in 2022. By June 2023, Swift had announced Carpenter would be joining her on tour.The two have also been spotted together outside the music world, with Carpenter joining Swift for the Kansas City Chiefs game against the New York Jets. Carpenter will even be featured on Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."Carpenter didn't reveal much when asked about her collaboration with Swift in an interview with "CBS Mornings," but did express excitement for the pop star's engagement."I'm just happy for them," Carpenter said.Swift has been close to actress Zo Kravitz since at least 2016. The two have been spotted out and about together in the years since.Kravitz and Swift were quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic and the "Caught Stealing" actress recently stayed at the pop star's home during the California fires.Kravitz revealed that she contributed a tiny bit to Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after helping with background vocals on a previous song.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThere's a strong likelihood Jason Kelce could be Travis Kelce's best man.The two brothers have grown closer than ever since launching their podcast, "New Heights," in 2022."Travis and I have been close for a long time," he told People magazine."Now with the [New Heights] podcast, we talk to each other more than we ever have. We loved each other growing up. We still love each other. Now its more like peer to peer, whereas growing up, being the older brother, it was a little bit different."Jasons wife, Kylie Kelce, would also likely play a significant role in the couples wedding celebration.Kelce's friend and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is also a big contender.Kelce was a groomsman to the NFL star when he married wife Brittany Mahomes in 2022. Now it might be Mahomes' turn as Kelce marries Swift."He means the world to me, man," Mahomes recently told reporters about his friendship with Kelce.Brittany and Swift have been spotted together at a handful of Kansas City Chiefs games, cheering on their respective love interests. The two have also spent time together outside of football.The Mahomes joined Swift and Kelce on a double date days before Super Bowl LIX.Kumar FergusonKelces childhood friend and now longtime personal chefcould easily be part of the grooms inner circle at the wedding.Ferguson is often spotted in Kelce's suite on game day after cooking up meals for the NFL star."Being brothers is funny because we can throw shots at each other all day, but Travis is incredible when it comes to professionalism and just being on top of taking whatever he's investing into," Ferguson told Kansas City magazine when asked if Kelce ever critiques his meals.Kelce's childhood friend Aric Jones could make the list. The two grew up together in Cleveland Heights and have since stayed close.Jones previously explained how Kelce's closest friends have formed a "cohesive unit" to support the tight end in his career."So obviously, Kumar's making the food for Trav, and Trav gets his haircut on game days by Patty Cuts," he told People magazine. "He will drive to the game with one or two people, depending on who they are. I don't go to the games with Trav because my job is to be on the party bus entertaining the guests.""I'm up in the front and as loud as I can be. I'm the fan guy," Jones said. "These people know me as I'm the one up there interacting with the fans, being loud in the suite, getting all the energy exactly where it needs to be in the front. There's a party in the back, energy in the front."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERFormer Chiefs' tight end Ross Travis and Kelce have been friends after playing together for years.While Travis hasn't played for the Chiefs since 2017, the two have remained close. Travis is often spotted in Kelce's suite at Arrowhead Stadium. He even tagged along to see Swift perform in Sydney, Australia."I understand now," he wrote on his Instagram story after attending Swift's "Eras Tour" alongside Kelce. "That. Was. Amazing."

Former NFL referee Terry McAulay was unhappy with how college football referees utilized the new injury rule in Georgia Techs win over Colorado on Friday night.McAulay pointed to a crucial decision with 2:34 left in the fourth quarter. The Yellow Jackets and Buffaloes were tied at 20 apiece. A Georgia Tech player went down with an injury and medical personnel came out onto the field to check on him. However, Georgia Tech was charged one of their three timeouts because of the stoppage in play.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe NCAA made it a point to crack down on players faking injuries. If a player on the field presents as injured after the ball is spotted for the next play, that players team will be charged a timeout. If the team doesnt have any timeouts remaining, a 5-yard delay-of-game penalty would be assessed to the team.In this instance, McAulay disagreed with Big 12 Conference officials."The Big 12 doubles down on being ridiculously over officious regarding the new injury rule. Again, this player was clearly injured at the end of the play, and yet the offense was still charged a TO," he wrote on X.COLORADO ADDS MOBILE BATHROOM NEAR TEAM BENCH FOR SEASON OPENER AFTER DEION SANDERS' BLADDER CANCER TREATMENT"What makes it worse, the Replay official can communicate to the field about timing of the injury and somehow failed to note it was well before the ball was spotted."McAulay made the same point during last weekends game between Kansas State and Iowa State."We already have an example of why I expressed concerns that this rule would unfairly penalize a team that did nothing wrong. This player is clearly injured and yet because he went down after the ball was spotted, they were charged a timeout," he wrote. "Even worse, it appears he was demonstrating he was injured before the ball was spotted."This is not a good rule."Georgia Tech won the game, 27-20.The NCAA Football Rules Committee took aim at players feigning injuries to stop the game clock. Additionally, a player must sit out one play even if the team is granted a timeout and may not return until a medical professional approves it.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:- Fighter pilots take directions from AI in Pentagon's groundbreaking test- Google Pixel 10 event brings new phones, smartwatch, earbuds and AI- Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple, OpenAI over AI competition and App Store rankingsMACHINE WINGMAN: For the first time, U.S. fighter pilots took direction from an AI "air battle manager" in a Pentagon test that could change how wars are fought in the skies.STAR-POWERED TECH: Google kicked off its Made by Google event last week with blockbuster energy. Jimmy Fallon played host, bringing humor and star presence. Steph Curry highlighted how the Pixel 10 empowers creators and athletes to capture and share their stories. Lando Norris, fresh from the F1 circuit, showed off how Pixel's speed and AI enhancements fit into fast-paced lives. And the Jonas Brothers premiered a music video filmed entirely on the new Pixel 10 Pro, proving the phone's camera is ready for professional-grade production.TECH THROWDOWN: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in U.S. federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of illegally conspiring to thwart competition for artificial intelligence.BIG MONEY MOVE: Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is launching a new political action committee to back candidates in California who support pro-artificial intelligence policies and oppose strict regulation.RISING CONCERNS: Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly. While some are embracing it, others are warning of the potential threats. But both sides agree the technology is changing how the world operates.TECH SPOTTER: A missing hiker's dead body was finally found in July in Italy's rugged Piedmont region after 10 months. The recovery team credited the breakthrough to an AI-powered drone that spotted a critical clue within hours. The same process would have taken weeks or even months if done by the human eye.FAKE CROWD FRENZY: Will Smith is facing accusations of using artificial intelligence to create a crowd in a video shared online.TECH DEAL: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told FOX Business on Thursday that he is in talks with the Trump administration about selling its powerful Blackwell chip to China, saying how the global adoption of American tech could help the U.S. win the AI race.EVOLVING ROLES: Right now, many people are worried that artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs. If you're one of them, then the recent study by Microsoft will shed some light on how AI's generative capabilities will impact your field of work. In short, some occupations are more susceptible to its influence than others.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere.

The Eddie George era started out with a bang on Thursday night as the Bowling Green Falcons topped the Lafayette Leopards, 26-7.Cameron Pettaway may have started the game off with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, MarKel Porter may have run for a touchdown and Jackson Kleather may have made four field goals but none of the moments overshadowed a cool cat on the sidelines.WATCH ON THE FOX ONE APP START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TODAYPudge The Cat went viral on social media during the game as Bowling Green staff members showcased the feline during his debut. The 3-year-old exotic shorthair Persian belongs to Falcons long snapper George Carlson. He originally brought the cat into the facility to lift the spirits of his teammates on an off day."I enjoy just making people happy and putting smiles on peoples faces. Hes done that for me for so long, so I wanted to share that joy," he said.It wasnt an immediate hit in the locker room. George admitted that hes allergic to cats and cornerback Jalen McClendon said a cat attacked him when he was 13.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Pudge is cute. My wife loves Pudge. Hes become part of the (football) family," George said. "Pudge stays out of my way, I stay out of his way and we are fine."Bowling Green fullback Leo Kemp may have kickstarted the virality when he posted a video on his TikTok account showing the cat."Yall might have a 300 million dollar facility," he wrote as the screen caption. "But do you have a locker room cat?"The clip was viewed more than 367,000 times and received comments from the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.Pudge also has his own Instagram account, which has just over 3,600 followers. Through an NIL deal, Pudge T-shirts showing him as a cartoon wearing a BG helmet are up for sale.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Americas elite are increasingly seeking "golden" visas with one country that offers the opportunity now pushing to open even more doors for the wealthy.New Zealand parliamentmembers are weighing an exemption to the country's foreign buyer ban for golden visa holders.For those individuals, the change would greenlight the purchase of luxury homes, namely homes that go for at least $3 million.3 EXCLUSIVE 'GOLDEN' VISA DESTINATIONS THAT AMERICA'S WEALTHIEST ARE EYEINGThe bill that's under discussion would amend the Overseas Investment Act 2005 to reduce compliance costs and safeguard New Zealand's "national interest," according to the New Zealand Parliaments website (NZP).Politician David Seymour shared his support of the bill during the first reading of the amendment."We are a place where our friends who would like to do business with fellow Kiwis, who would like to invest, to trade value for value, and get stronger together with us are welcome under our laws," said Seymour.Others in support of the measure said the country needs foreign investment to grow its economy.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleA politician who is against the bill, Julie Anne Genter, said the government's adoption of this change would be "disadvantaging ordinary workers and advantaging those who already have money and power."In April, the government relaxed its visa rules to attract more high-net-worth individuals, with such changes as removing an English language requirement.The country also reduced the amount of time required for people to spend inNew Zealand, as Fox News Digital previously reported.Once the golden visa is obtained, it can be held for life. People do not need to reapply.In under three months, 189 golden visa applications were received, while previous applications were at 116 submissions over the span of more than two-and-a-half years, Reuters reported.Nearly half the applications were submitted by U.S. citizens, withChinese citizenshaving the second-highest number of applications, the same source noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERStuart Nash, former New Zealand minister for economic development and co-founder of Nash Kelly Global, told Fox News Digital the visas are becoming more popular."You've got a war going on in Europe, you've got the tinderbox, which is the Middle East," he said. "You've got a change in theU.S. administration, which is causing more polarization than weve seen in a long, long time.""There are many Americans wanting to settle in New Zealand, as were seen as this oasis at the bottom of the world," he added."You don't have to renounce your U.S. citizenship at all," he also said."You can get permanent residency for life, and you can live the New Zealand dream."

Each summer and fall, southern states brace for the destructive force of hurricane season. From Florida to the Carolinas, families face a routine ritual: prepare and pray. But the storms are becoming stronger. The flooding is now more severe, and the economic toll increases every year. In2024, the United States endured 27 separate weather and climate disasters costing a combined $182.7 billion one of the costliest years on record.As former Republican congressmen who represented southern districts in Florida and South Carolina, climate change isnt abstract. Miami is seeing rising tides. North Carolina has been battered by torrential flooding. Energy grids have buckled under record-breaking heat. These risks are real, and they are reshaping our economy, insurance markets, and communities.RICK PERRY SAYS KEN PAXTON'S ENERGY LAWSUIT WILL HURT US COAL COMPANIESThat is why conservatives must reclaim the climate conversation. Sadly, todays debate is too often dominated by the loudest partisan voices. On the far left, some prescribe sweeping mandates and federal micromanagement that threaten innovation and growth. On the far right, othersironically in the name of conservatismare turning the tools of government against private companies, punishing them for evaluating the financial impacts of climate risk.Take Texas Attorney General Ken Paxtons lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. He claims these firms formed an "investment cartel" by coordinating their consideration of climate risk, effectively conspiring to disadvantage coal producers and traditional energy companies. But that framing badly misrepresents reality. As the Wall Street Journal editorial boardnoted, coal production increased during the very period Paxton points toundermining his claim of an anti-energy conspiracy. What he calls collusion is, in fact, routine fiduciary judgment: investors weighing risks and making portfolio choices. Thats not a cartel. Thats an efficient market working as it should.Assessing risk, whether from hurricanes, regulation, or technological disruption, is the essence of responsible investing. If an asset manager concludes that coastal real estate is more vulnerable to flooding, or that insurance payouts are skyrocketing in certain regions, adjusting portfolios accordingly isnt "woke capitalism." Its their fiduciary duty. Its to safeguard the value of their portfolios. Its exactly how free markets are supposed to function.Some of Texass most respected conservative leaders see this clearly. Rick Perry, former Governor and Energy Secretary during the first Trump Administration, hascriticized Attorney General Paxtonslawsuit, warning that weaponizing state power against investors undermines the very energy agenda conservatives claim to support. Perry has rightly argued that free markets, not lawsuits and political intimidation, are the best way to ensure American energy security and economic resilience. He argues true freedom means defending the right of businesses and investors to assess risk as they see fit.Conservatives have long championed the principles of limited government and individual liberty. But when politicians intervene to dictate investment strategies or intimidate firms for recognizing climate risks, they abandon those very principles. The real conservative position is simple: the freedom to invest must be protected. American investors and companies must be able to manage all business risks and opportunities to remain profitable and competitive.Across the country, center-right voices are beginning to step up and lead on this issue. Institutions like the Cato Institute, the National Taxpayers Union, R Street, and federal and state lawmakers are demonstrating how market-based approaches can preserve freedom, drive innovation, and prepare our communities for the realities of climate change. We will all convene later this month in New York City to share how conservatives can chart a path forward.This is not about choosing between the environment and the economy. It is about unleashing American ingenuity to confront financial risks, create opportunities, and strengthen resilience. Conservatives should be the ones insisting that the marketplacenot government mandatesdecides how to adapt and invest for the future.The stakes are clear. If we cede the conversation, the public will be left with a false choice between big-government mandates from the left and big-government meddling from the right. Both are wrong. Conservatives must stand for freedom. For families rebuilding after storms, for entrepreneurs developing clean technologies, and for investors responsibly assessing risks. Here in America, we must firmly defend the freedom to invest.Republican Bob Inglis represented South Carolinas 4th Congressional District from 1993 to 1999 and then again from 2005 until 2011. Carlos Curbelo, also a Republican, represented Florida's 26th Congressional District from 2015-2019.

Demetre Daskalakis, an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), resigned this week, claiming the Trump administration's policies ignore science. However, his own leadership during the Biden-era monkeypox response was criticized for putting optics over public health.Amid the Trump administration's efforts to push out CDC Director Susan Monarez, a handful of other top CDC officials, including Daskalakis, resigned in protest of the Trump administration's policies. Daskalakis wrote in his resignation letter that was posted to social media that the health policies put forward by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy do not "reflect scientific reality." He also accused the Trump administration of attempting to "erase transgender populations," while also using the term "pregnant people" to describe women who are about to give birth.But flashback to 2022 and 2023, after the monkeypox virus had spread across several countries and made its way into the U.S., during which Daskalakis was among the Biden administration's top advisers who spearheaded the national response to the disease outbreak.BIPARTISAN FURY AT CDC: SENATORS DEMAND PROBE, REJECT VACCINE GUIDANCE AS ILLEGITIMATEGovernment communications from that time period, uncovered by watchdog group the Oversight Project, show that officials were aware that the disease was spreading among the gay community. However, those communications, and other records, show the administration appeared to be more concerned with protecting the stigma targeting the gay community, than they were with implementing measures that would provide the best mitigation response."A common theme was public health officials identifying locations where outbreaks occurred, to include bathhouses and saunas," according to the Oversight Project. "Officials never broached consideration of shutting down these locations. This draws a stark contrast to the public health guidance and shutdowns of gathering places during COVID, to include gyms and skate parks."In 2023, after the monkeypox outbreak had taken hold in the U.S., Daskalakis went on national television to let the country know that his team was "making sure [they] got the word out in a way that supports people's joy, as opposed to calling them risky.""You know, one person's idea of risk, is another person's idea of a great festival or Friday night, for that matter. So, we have to sort of embrace that with joy and make sure that folks know how to keep themselves safe," the Biden monkeypox coordinator added.RFK JR. WARNS CDC 'IN TROUBLE,' PROMISES FIXES AS DIRECTOR REFUSES TO STEP DOWNMeanwhile, during the outbreak, Daskalkis posted a tweet from gay sex app Grindr that stated "Dr. Daskalakis could jab me any day," with a sticker of a flattered cat.In other social media posts from around the same time, Daskalkis can be seen using male models wearing leather bondage straps to make an entrance at an HIV prevention summit.While in his role at the White House leading the monkeypox response, Daskalkis also reportedly ran an STD screening operation from an after-hours sex club in New York City. When asked about the operation in an interview, Daskalakis described it as "exciting" and added there was "not much sleep time." Later in the interview, headded: "I'd already kind of been the bathhouse HIV testing doctor."Fox News Digital reached out to Daskalakis about the juxtaposition between his criticism of Kennedy's policies not reflecting "scientific reality," and his role in the Biden administrations approach to monkeypox, but did not receive an immediate response.

Lets get one thing straight: pop music superstar Taylor Swift is not a conservative role model. For years, she has happily played the poster child for the cultural left, endorsing Democrats, attacking conservatives and using her massive platform to lecture millions of Americans about politics she doesnt fully understand. But her recent engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce isnt about her politics or her persona. Its about something far more significant: the enduring supremacy of marriage, family and tradition in the face of decades of liberal attempts to tear them down.For years, the left has worked overtime to convince young Americans that marriage is pass, that commitment is optional and that independence means embracing loneliness as "empowerment." Weve been told that tradition is "oppressive," that masculinity is "toxic" and that the nuclear family is outdated.Theyve tried to normalize brokenness and sell chaos as freedom. But heres the reality check: When the most famous pop star on earth announces her engagementwhen she embraces the institution of marriage in front of the entire worldit sends a message no amount of leftist propaganda can drown out.TAYLOR SWIFT AND NFL STAR TRAVIS KELCE ARE ENGAGED AFTER 2 YEARS TOGETHERThis engagement isnt a cultural win for Swift. Its a cultural win for conservatives. It proves that no matter how loudly the left rages against tradition, it cannot erase its fundamental place in human life.Marriage matters. Family matters. Stability matters. And the very people who mock those values eventually find themselves drawn back to them.Swifts engagement to Kelce symbolizes something the left fears most: the pull of reality. Kelce embodies strength, masculinity and rootedness everything progressives have spent years trying to demonize. Yet here he is, not just in a relationship with the lefts biggest cultural darling but bringing her into the fold of tradition by putting a ring on her finger.This isnt just a relationship milestone, its a cultural earthquake.Think about it: Swifts fan base has long been filled with young women told by progressive elites that marriage is unnecessary, even undesirable. Theyve been told to embrace a life of fleeting hookups, endless self-obsession and rejection of anything resembling stability.Yet, millions of those same fans are now celebrating her engagement sharing, liking, posting and swooning over a traditional marriage announcement. In other words, the very demographic the left thought it had locked down is now cheering for an institution conservatives have defended for generations.TAYLOR SWIFT, TRAVIS KELCE'S ENGAGEMENT DRAWS REACTION FROM SPORTS WORLDAnd thats why this moment matters because culture is upstream of politics. When young women idolize a celebrity who chooses tradition, it normalizes tradition.When the biggest name in pop culture doesnt flaunt some radical lifestyle but instead embraces marriage, it forces even the most liberal fans to confront a truth they cant ignore: Marriage is beautiful, desirable and timeless.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONMake no mistake: Swift hasnt suddenly become a conservative. But what her engagement represents is bigger than her, bigger than Kelce, bigger than celebrity gossip. It represents the undeniable endurance of conservative values. It represents the failure of the lefts decades-long project to erase marriage from our cultural imagination. And it represents yet another reminder that, when the dust settles, tradition always wins.So let the left stew. Let it grit its teeth as its cultural icon embraces the very institution it has spent years mocking.Conservatives dont need Swift on their side to celebrate this victory. Because this moment isnt about her. Its about what she cant escape: the truth that marriage, family and tradition will always outlast the fads, the narratives and the lies of the left.And that truth is worth celebrating.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CJ PEARSON

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While some Democrats have railed against President Donald Trump's $200 million plan to remodel the White House ballroom, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., defended the investment in an interview with Fox News Digital."The plans are going to be done in a tasteful and historical kind of way," Fetterman said. "They're not putting in a Dave & Buster's kind of situation here, so I think upgrading some of these facilities seems pretty normal."But Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., described Trump's latest endeavor as anything but "normal.""The project at the White House is a gigantic boondoggle," Blumenthal said. "The important question is not only the damage that it could do to the architecture of the White House, but also what contributors would have over Trump if they are giving to this project."TRUMP GAVE THE OVAL OFFICE A GILDED MAKEOVER AND COVERED THE COST HIMSELFWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters last month that Trump and private donors will fund the estimated $200 million cost of the new ballroom.TRUMP APPEARS ON WHITE HOUSE ROOF AMID TALKS OF HISTORIC RENOVATIONS"Now, he is gonna be soliciting money from private contributors for this boondoggle, and the question is what kind of influence and impact will those contributors have?" the Connecticut senator questioned.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Democrats' criticism is "not surprising to anyone.""That is the essence of their party," Cruz said. "They wake up animated by hatred for Trump and hatred for the American people that voted for him."The Texas senator said he is grateful for the "phenomenal project," and accused Democrats of hating anything Trump does."A ballroom in the White House will be used by presidents, both Republicans and Democrats, and it's being funded without a penny of taxpayer money," Cruz said.Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., however, acknowledged that the White House needs event space.Leavitt said the president is unable to host major functions with world leaders without installing a "large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building's entrance."But Coons said that he doesn't "know whether he actually has the authority to fundamentally alter the shape and scale of the White House without some White House Historical Association or some architect approving it.""The last time I checked there's nothing in the law that says that," Cruz fired back.Coons also raised an issue with the project's timeline. Leavitt said the renovations will begin in September and will be "completed long before the end of President Trumps term.""My concern, given what I've heard so far, is that it wouldn't be completed on his timeline, so that he will be the former president and whoever succeeds him will be stuck with what could be a white elephant," Coons said.Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., added that the ballroom is very "Trumponian," but affirmed that "he's gonna do it right.""I'm glad they're doing it with private dollars," Marshall added. "I think it'll be a great thing to add and put that Trump stamp on the White House."And Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., agreed, telling Fox News Digital that the new ballroom would be a great addition to the White House and celebrated that there would be "no cost to the taxpayer."Fox News Digital's Amanda Macias contributed to this report.