Yeah Reuter sure knows how to spin the news... LOL
(a) APPROPRIATION.—In addition to amounts other-8
wise available, including monetary or in-kind donations in9
the White House Repair and Restoration account as of
the date of enactment of this Act, there is appropriated
to the President for fiscal year 2026, out of any money2
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,3
$400,000,000, to remain available until January 20,4
2029, for design, construction, and other appropriate ex-5
penses to complete the East Wing Modernization Project,6
including a secure State Ballroom and visitor screening
facility and any other related national security facility,8
pursuant to section 105(d) of title 3, United States Code.