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flag The White House plans a $400 million East Wing expansion, sparking controversy over historic preservation and oversight.

flag The White House has unveiled plans for a $400 million East Wing expansion, including a 20,000-square-foot, 1,000-seat ballroom with 40-foot ceilings, to be privately funded and built over several years. flag The project, led by architect Shalom Baranes and approved by a commission chaired by Trump’s staff secretary, includes a two-story colonnade, improved access, and a commercial kitchen. flag It aims to restore architectural symmetry, with a potential future addition to the West Wing colonnade. flag Construction began before formal review, prompting legal challenges and criticism over bypassing preservation rules. flag A federal judge denied a request to halt work. flag The project, initially estimated at $200 million, faces scrutiny over cost, process, and historical impact.

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