The sight of bulldozers smashing into the White House's East Wing — almost three weeks into a federal shutdown — is sending shockwaves among certain circles in Washington, with some wondering: Is this even allowed?
Why it matters: President Trump originally claimed his ballroom project wouldn't "interfere" with the current White House structure.
- And the $250 million addition — which POTUS is funding — seems to be increasing in scope: Trump said it'll fit 999 people when it's finished by the end of his term, up from original estimates of 650.
