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On the recordAugust 15, 2026
Simply put, no president has the authority to unilaterally demolish and remodel the country’s White House in such a significant manner without congressional approval.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Discussing presidential authority over White House renovations.

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