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How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers

PBS NewsHour August 13, 2026 3 views
How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers

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President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises that private donors would cover most of the bill. White House correspondent Liz Landers takes a closer look.

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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