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NCPC Hearing on Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Project

12/26/2025

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National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2025, about U.S. President Donald Trump and his $400 million White House ballroom project.
A court order requires the administration to submit construction plans after the East Wing's demolition.
The commission cannot review the demolition but will oversee the construction.
Funding comes from private donors, including major tech firms, and Democrats seek transparency to prevent conflicts of interest.

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National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2025, about U.S. President Donald Trump and his $400 million White House ballroom project.
A court order requires the administration to submit construction plans after the East Wing's demolition.
The commission cannot review the demolition but will oversee the construction.
Funding comes from private donors, including major tech firms, and Democrats seek transparency to prevent conflicts of interest.