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asbestos abatement

Demolition of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 23. The demolition is to make room for a new ballroom. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)
Jan 7, 2026

Advocates sue Trump officials for answers on East Wing asbestos risks

Public health advocates sued the Trump administration, seeking FOIA records on asbestos inspections and abatement tied to the White House East Wing demolition.