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What Trump’s ballroom could cost you

Construction cranes are seen on the site of the former East Wing of the White House on April 17, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Stop me if you’ve heard this one — President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom is getting more expensive (again). What’s happening? On Monday evening, Senate Republicans released a proposed $70 billion(ish) immigration funding package — wi...