White House to Spend Almost $1 Billion on Security Upgrades Amid Donor Scrutiny

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Source: Al Jazeera
White House to Spend Almost $1 Billion on Security Upgrades Amid Donor Scrutiny
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The White House defends nearly $1 billion in security-related construction, including a new East Wing ballroom, funded by a mix of Secret Service/White House Military Office dollars and private donors; a federal judge has paused part of the ballroom work pending Congressional approval, as critics warn of potential conflicts of interest amid scrutiny of donor-backed contracts.

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