In his second term in office, President Trump has initiated a D.C. makeover, attempting to leave his mark on the capital and prompting multiple legal battles. Mr. Trump, a former real estate developer, has overseen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a massive ballroom, tried to change … Read more
Trump gives exclusive tour of White House Ballroom project President Donald Trump offers an exclusive look at the White House Ballroom project, discussing its innovative design and its role as a secure venue for formal events. Trump states it’s a gift to America, funded by patriots, providing ample space for up to 2,000 guests, ensuring … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s colossal ballroom could be backed by hundreds of millions in taxpayer money, and after months of the president declaring that it was completely privately funded, lawmakers aren’t happy. A report from the Washington Post found that estimates for Trump’s 90,000-square-foot ballroom had skyrocketed to … Read more
A new Washington Post report says President Trump’s White House ballroom could cost $600 million, with half the cost borne by taxpayers. Sarah Blaskey, an investigative reporter at The Washington Post who helped break the story, joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link
The administration has barreled forward with construction projects around the capital, while litigation trails behind. Source link
As the legal battle over President Trump’s ballroom plays out, a new report from the watchdog group Public Citizen found that ballroom donors won new $50 billion in new government contracts. In response, the White House called the contracts “fake conflicts of interest.” Robert Weissman, the co-president of Public Citizen, joins “The Takeout” to discuss. … Read more
Trump blasts judge after White House ballroom construction hits major snag – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump slammed the judge on social media who blocked construction of the White House ballroom. Mr. Trump also posted photos boasting potential new White House security features. Weijia Jiang has more. Source link
Trump gives exclusive tour of White House Ballroom project President Donald Trump offers an exclusive look at the White House Ballroom project, discussing its innovative design and its role as a secure venue for formal events. Trump states it’s a gift to America, funded by patriots, providing ample space for up to 2,000 guests, ensuring … Read more
Roughly 150 Democratic lawmakers filed a legal brief Thursday in the ongoing White House East Wing litigation, asserting that construction cannot continue until the Trump administration obtains express consent from Congress. “The President cannot undertake any construction at the White House—much less demolish one of its wings—without clear authorization from Congress, as well as an … Read more
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche asked in a court filing late Sunday to resume construction on the White House ballroom, arguing that the nearby shooting over the weekend underscores the need for security the ballroom will provide. “This second attack on the President this month underscores the critical need for top level, state of the … Read more