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flag Trump’s White House ballroom project advances with private funds during shutdown, drawing criticism over diverted priorities.

flag Construction of President Trump’s planned White House ballroom continues during the government shutdown, with the administration stating it is privately funded by donors including YouTube, Palantir, and Lockheed Martin. flag The project, estimated at 90,000 square feet, is progressing despite the furlough of federal workers and halted government operations. flag Energy funding totaling $8 billion has been canceled, targeting states with Democratic senators, and oversight agencies like the Office of Inspector General are shuttered, though CIGIE remains funded. flag The administration claims inspectors general are biased, a claim challenged by bipartisan lawmakers and critics, including Governor Gavin Newsom, who condemned the focus on the ballroom over essential services.

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