White House Expansion Sparks Controversy

Judge Leon allowed 90,000 sq ft ballroom construction, rejecting National Trust bid.
White House announced ballroom in July, cleared East Wing by October.
Project is privately funded by Trust for the National Mall with $400M and donors.
Commission will vote on March 5 after architect Shalom Baranes' renderings.
Critics warn project's scale will overwhelm White House and enable corruption.

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United States

Elizabeth Warren | Shalom Baranes | Richard J. Leon | Carol Quillen

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