AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
The Acting Attorney General has filed a request to resume construction on the White House ballroom, citing a recent shooting incident as a reason for enhanced security. The ballroom is part of a larger East Wing Project aimed at ensuring the safety of the President and other officials. A court had previously halted construction until congressional approval was obtained, but the urgency of security needs has prompted this new filing.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argues that the ballroom is essential for the President's safety and national security.
- ▪A recent shooting incident near the White House has intensified calls for the ballroom's construction to resume.
- ▪The ballroom is designed with advanced security features, including bulletproof glass and a drone-proof roof.
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Politics Attorney general files request to resume ballroom construction, citing latest White House shooting By Arden Farhi, Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, a DuPont Award and a NY Festivals gold medal. Read Full Bio Arden Farhi, Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com.
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