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Historic preservation and public engagement

The importance of historic preservation and public engagement in White House renovations, as emphasized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Feb 2, 2026

What are the legal grounds and likely outcomes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition?

argues demolished East Wing and began a ballroom project without required reviews, public comment, or ’s express authorization, invoking statutes regulating federal parkland, environmental review, and...

Jan 29, 2026

White House ball room

announced and has begun construction of a new, privately financed White House State Ballroom intended to expand formal event capacity from the East Room’s roughly 200 seats to as many as 650–999 guest...