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You’re paying for Trump’s ballroom

The president is grabbing more than $300 million in taxpayer money for the project.

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.

Welcome to The Logoff: You’re paying for Donald Trump’s ballroom. And it’s getting even more expensive.

What’s happening? This is far from the first time The Logoff has written about the ballroom Trump is currently building on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House — but bear with me.

On Tuesday, the Washington Post reported new details about the........

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