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Trump’s ballroom blitz, briefly explained

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Cranes and a temporary visitor entrance are seen on the north side of the White House as construction of the new ballroom continues on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Al Drago/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: As President Donald Trump forges ahead with his plans for a ballroom on the White House grounds, he’s stacking the deck in his favor. What happened? On Thursday, the Commission of Fine Arts...