White House Ballroom Construction Moves Forward Amid Security Concerns
TL;DR
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed a court request to resume the White House ballroom’s 9,000-square-foot construction, arguing the weekend shooting near the White House underscores the need for a high-security facility; the project, privately financed, has faced congressional input hurdles and ongoing court reviews as security features are highlighted as essential to presidential operations.
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