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Trump's Ballroom Plan Sparks Controversy Amid Housing Crisis

12/24/2025

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In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump won a ruling allowing construction of a White House ballroom to proceed, with construction plans filed with oversight commissions.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation says project lacks public input and oversight, risking historic loss.
In California, a federal ruling paused an executive order capping funding for housing projects aimed at homelessness, and critics warn the cap would destabilize services and worsen the crisis.

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In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump won a ruling allowing construction of a White House ballroom to proceed, with construction plans filed with oversight commissions.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation says project lacks public input and oversight, risking historic loss.
In California, a federal ruling paused an executive order capping funding for housing projects aimed at homelessness, and critics warn the cap would destabilize services and worsen the crisis.