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Trump's Arts Panel Approves White House Ballroom Plan
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: A panel of Trump appointees has approved a proposal for a new White House ballroom, facing legal challenges.
WHO: Trump appointees, National Trust for Historic Preservation
WHAT: Approval of a proposal for a White House ballroom
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To proceed with the construction of the ballroom despite legal challenges
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