The Trump administration plans at least $927 million in White House construction, including an East Wing ballroom, security upgrades, a visitor screening facility and a helipad.

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The Trump administration plans at least $927 million in White House construction, including an East Wing ballroom, security upgrades, a visitor screening facility and a helipad. About $875 million has been routed through a maintenance account that normally receives just $2.5 million annually, using a mix of federal transfers and private donations. Source: WaPo