A no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for President Trump's East Wing ballroom project was awarded to Clark Construction via the Executive Residence, an office exempt from competitive bidding rules. Trump reportedly negotiated costs, shaving $2.3 million off concrete prices.
Republican senators are seeking more information on a $1 billion security plan for the White House, including $220 million for the new East Wing ballroom.
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President Trump is building a $400 million ballroom at the White House with underground security features including bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging the project in court, arguing Trump overstepped his authority. A federal appeals court last week allowed construction to continue while a June 5 hearing is scheduled. The dispute centers on security enhancements to the Presidential Emergency Operations Center beneath the East Wing, a facility with historical roots dating to FDR's presidency.
