White House renovations balloon to at least $900 million, taxpayers foot most of the bill
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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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