White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades
TL;DR
The White House is upgrading its front-door security at the North Portico, a project long advocated by the Secret Service. The work is focused on fortifying the entrance rather than cosmetic changes, and scaffolding and tarps have obscured the area as exterior columns are repaired. Officials say completion is expected by mid-September, reflecting heightened security concerns amid assassination attempts and plots targeting the White House.
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