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Politics · United StatesTrump administration plans $927m White House renovation after court blocks ballroom
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $927 million on White House renovations, including a new ballroom, funded through a maintenance account that received $875 million since 2017. A federal appeals court ruled congressional approval is required for the ballroom, prompting an administration appeal.
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Business & Economy · United StatesGAO report finds DOGE overstated $110bn in savings and could not verify most claims
A Government Accountability Office audit found the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed $110bn in savings that were either inaccurate or unsupported. The report also revealed 128 of 206 DOGE employees had left by January 2026, and agencies withheld ethics records.
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