White House Helipad Delayed by Granite Removal | Durham News

The White House is scrapping its new helipad project after tearing up a massive granite seal—part of a surprise twist amid upgrades for powerful new Marine One choppers that are allegedly damaging the South Lawn. Originally slated to be funded by Sikorsky, the $6M helipad was praised by the president as a “beautiful thing,” but now delays loom as crews rethink plans amid broader renovations including a revamped ballroom and Rose Garden. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b27ac29089d280e2