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White House Ballroom Battle | Spokane News
The Trump administration is racing to finish a massive new White House ballroom, calling it a national security emergency — even though the project is 65% complete and a federal judge has ordered a pause set to take effect August 21 unless the Supreme Court steps in. The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the push is a legal dodge to avoid scrutiny, warning irreversible damage is imminent. The Justice Department insists they’re responding to real threats, and that delays during appeals are normal — not a rush. President Trump, frustrated with tents for state dinners, wants the…
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