How presidents have changed the White House — and how Trump’s ballroom is different
President Trump is demolishing the East Wing to make room for a ballroom. His administration says he’s continuing a presidential…
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Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in Senate
The Senate failed to advance two partisan bills that would have paid some federal workers during the shutdown. Democrats and…
The East Wing could fully be demolished soon, as preservationists urge caution
President Trump is plowing ahead with plans to build a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House…
It’s the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue
There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency…
Court to rule on troop deployment. And, a new Pentagon press corps emerges
A court could rule on legal challenges surrounding the National Guard deployments in the coming days. And, a new policy…