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Preservation efforts

The efforts of preservationists and independent bodies to ensure the historic integrity of the White House.

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Jan 13, 2026
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Who's paying for the new ballroom

The new White House ballroom is being paid for primarily by private donors and President Trump, with the administration saying no taxpayer dollars will fund construction . The White House released a l...

Jan 30, 2026
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What is the total cost of the East Wing renovation under Trump?

Reporting does not converge on a single, final price tag for the ; published figures by reputable outlets and administration statements range from roughly $200 million to $400 million, and has said pr...

Feb 6, 2026

What legal standards govern presidential renovations of the White House and when is congressional approval required?

to alter , a unique federal property, but that authority sits alongside a thicket of statutes, advisory commissions and congressional leverage — and that exempts the White House from the standard hist...

Feb 4, 2026

What role did Jacqueline Kennedy play in preserving the White House historic interior?

led a deliberate, research-driven campaign to ’s public rooms from ad hoc redecorations into a curated “living museum,” founding institutions and processes that formally preserved the mansion’s histor...

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