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Claim Text: But 40 USC 3312 requires that all construction of or alterations to federal buildings comply with "one of the nationally recognized model building codes."
Simplified Text: Federal law 40 U.S.C. 3312 requires that all construction or alterations to federal buildings must comply with one of the nationally recognized model building codes.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "law": "40 U.S.C. 3312" }
Subject Tags: Construction Law US Government
UUID: 6682ad36-76b1-4821-afc1-6ea6f702959b
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Trump Reportedly Rejected Building Codes for His White House Ballroom

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https://reason.com/2026/09/24/trump-reportedly-rejected-building-codes-for-his-white-house-ballroom

President Trump reportedly rejected building codes for his planned White House ballroom, telling the architect, "I am the code." This decision has led to litigation and concerns about safety and legality, with courts halting construction due to congressional authority over White House alterations.

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