White House plans new underground visitor screening facility

The Trump administration has proposed a 33,000-square-foot underground visitor screening facility for the White House, set to be reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and other agencies, construction could start this fall and finish by July 2028. The facility aims to improve the visitor experience by providing multiple entry lanes and a more comfortable waiting area, while preserving the park’s historic elements.

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