Reported no-bid contract pushes White House ballroom controversy to a new level ^78.7%

MS NOW - By Steve Benen - 6/30/2026, 7:30 PM

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Those looking for a simple phrase to help summarize Donald Trump’s second term could do worse than “no-bid contract.” Indeed, it has been difficult to keep up on all of the assorted projects championed by the president that have bypassed the normal bidding process the federal government has relied on for many years. Reflecting Pool... more