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Trump tears down White House East Wing to build a ballroom

Could the demolition of the White House's entire East Wing have been stopped?

While the approval process is rooted in federal law and has been observed by past administrations, former officials said there was no clear mechanism -- administrative or legal -- to reverse or halt ...

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Trump’s teardown of White House’s East Wing raises questions of authority

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Trump exposed a 'loophole' to demolish the White House East Wing. Here's what we know.

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White House demolition upsets local residents, tourists

Some local residents and tourists visiting Washington, D.C., expressed surprise and disappointment on Thursday (October 23) at the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

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What lawmakers are saying about President Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing

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AP photographer describes shock at witnessing entire White House East Wing demolition

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White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

The East Wing, where first ladies created history, planned state dinners and promoted causes, is now history itself.

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All The Donors Financing Trump’s Ballroom As He Demolishes The White House

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Trump tears down the White House East Wing to build a ballroom

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Trump Sued After Destroying White House for His Tacky Ballroom

In a three-page court filing, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated the National Capital Planning Act of 1952 by failing to acquire the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission, which has been closed since the government shutdown began 23 days ago.

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Demolition for new White House ballroom doesn't need approval, Trump-appointed commission head says

WASHINGTON — Demolition to build President Donald Trump’s new ballroom off the East Wing of the White House can begin without approval of the commission tasked with vetting construction of federal buildings, the Trump-appointed head of the panel said ...