White House News The Path To The White House 2 Months To Go

Demolition is just the latest. See Trump's other changes to the White House.

Earlier in the year, the center section of the Rose Garden, which has traditionally been covered with grass, was replaced by stone tiles. The Oval Office also saw some style changes, with more gold ... Read More

Ballroom construction paused White House tours for months, but they're likely to resume soon, officials say

Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months. Read More

A piano through the floor: The controversial history of White House renovations

Personal tastes of presidents - as well as the demands of a growing federal government - has helped dictate changes over time to the White House. Read More

White House tightens the clemency process as Trump resumes pardons

People familiar with pardon discussions told NBC News that top White House officials became concerned about attempts from outsiders to profit from the clemency process. Read More

White House ballroom construction will continue amid government shutdown

The ballroom construction was reported to be funded by the president and private donors rather than taxpayer funds. As the U.S. government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, due to partisan budget ... Read More

Government shutdown looms as leaders make little progress at White House meeting with Trump

Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Read More