White House renovations balloon to at least $900 million, taxpayers foot most of the bill
TL;DR
The Washington Post reports the Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House renovations, a price tag far larger than previously disclosed and largely paid by taxpayers, with records suggesting funds were redirected from other agencies; a federal court ruling requiring congressional approval for the East Wing ballroom could trigger a Supreme Court fight while security upgrades and modernization proceed.
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- Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction The Washington Post
- Trump put a wrecking-ball through the East Wing – and through democratic norms | Francine Prose The Guardian
- Trump’s failing renovation projects are a disaster for America The i Paper
- Opinion | Forget the East Wing. The Real Demolition Has Only Just Begun. The New York Times
- Trump Administration Set to Spend at Least $900 Million on White House Construction, WaPo Reports U.S. News & World Report
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