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Renovations at the White House Aren’t Unusual. But Trump’s Makeover Is.

Presidents have always tailored the White House to their needs, but with the demolition of the East Wing, a $300 million ballroom and other changes, President Trump isn’t wasting any time making it ... Read More

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. Here’s a look at its history

Several preservation groups have expressed concern in recent weeks about the project, which is the first major change to the exterior of the White House in 83 years. Read More

The Trump House? President’s massive changes to White House in first year will shape how it looks for decades

The president has undertaken a spate of renovations to both the exterior and interior of the world-famous building that are more in-keeping with his personal taste ... Read More

The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history

The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk." ... Read More

White House demolition underway in the East Wing. What's inside?

The demolition of a portion of the East Wing of the White House are underway. Here's what happens on that side of the building. Read More

White House holiday decoration tour route will be updated

Despite the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build President Donald Trump’s ballroom, you can still expect the annual holiday decoration tour at the People’s House, which attracts ... Read More

White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump’s latest makeover of ‘The People’s House’

The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready before President Donald Trump ' ... Read More

The White House: A cherished American landmark

In its 225-year history, the White House has been burned by British troops, reconstructed, expanded, and gut-renovated. This past week, it was partly demolished by its current occupant, who is ... Read More

Inside Octagon House, one of D.C.'s oldest – and most haunted – homes

The Octagon is an approximately 10,000 square foot home designed by William Thornton, who served as the first architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Read More