WASHINGTON — Just days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump attended, Republicans in Congress are pushing for legislation to fund and speed construction of a White House ballroom, claiming increased security concerns.
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom is seen from the Washington Monument on Nov. 15 in Washington.
A member of the media raises her hand for a question March 29 as President Donald Trump holds up renderings of the planned White House ballroom aboard Air Force One.
Anti-Trump activists gather April 2 before the National Capital Planning Commission meets to deliberate and vote on the plans for the Trump White House East Wing ballroom project in Washington.
The East Wing of the White House is demolished for the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom Dec. 1 at the White House in Washington.
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom is seen from the Washington Monument on Nov. 15 in Washington.
A member of the media raises her hand for a question March 29 as President Donald Trump holds up renderings of the planned White House ballroom aboard Air Force One.
Anti-Trump activists gather April 2 before the National Capital Planning Commission meets to deliberate and vote on the plans for the Trump White House East Wing ballroom project in Washington.
The East Wing of the White House is demolished for the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom Dec. 1 at the White House in Washington.