Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport
President Trump announced plans for a major renovation of Dulles airport in the Washington area, which would eliminate the airport's people movers. The project has expanded to over $20 billion and involves federal officials, the Airports Authority, and United Airlines.
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3 developments- Jul 28Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'
- Jul 30Dulles overhaul grows to $20B-plus project
- Jul 30Only lean-left coverage:From Dulles airport to the proposed 'Arc de Trump': See how Trump has changed Washington, DC, during his second term.
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