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Opinion: Trump’s White House Teardown Is an Attack on Foundational American Values

Like all things Trumpian, it’s about as subtle as a wrecking ball: A lavish ballroom, bigger than a football field, with aspirations of Versailles and shades of Caesars Palace. Visitors to the Oval ... Read More

Opinion: New White House ballroom symbolizes a new form of government

The president’s new ballroom showcases a new form of government for the United States. Ours is now a privately run nation governed by the rich from their unelected perches in their gated communities, ... 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

GOP Congressmen: Trump White House Ballroom Is a Public Service | Opinion

The truth is, the White House is not a museum. It is a living, working symbol of the American presidency. President Trump, a builder by nature and by trade, is doing what builders do best: improving ... Read More

This Isn’t the First Time the White House Has Been Renovated, but the 2025 Changes Are Definitely Different—See How They Compare to Previous Updates

From Thomas Jefferson to Theodore Roosevelt, numerous presidents throughout American history have left their mark on the White House. Prior to 2025, the biggest renovation of the White House took ... Read More

Did you know you can call the White House? Thank technology for that. | Opinion

From electricity and plumbing to telephones and television, the White House has evolved with technology and become a proving ground for ingenuity. Read More

What you didn't know about George Washington and the White House | Opinion

This month marks a pivotal milestone in American history: 225 years ago, the doors of the White House opened to welcome its first residents. Read More

The White House's East Wing has been demolished. Here's how Americans feel about it

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for President Trump's ballroom. Americans outside "The People's House" share how they feel about the construction. Read More

Trump’s White House renovation is jarring — but not unprecedented | Opinion

The White House Historical Association noted that when Roosevelt renovated the White House, the Washington Post said the president’s “attempt to ‘modernize’ [the White House] has destroyed its ... Read More

White House begins demolishing part of East Wing for Trump ballroom

Parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished, as construction begins on US President Donald Trump's new ballroom. Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered ... Read More

Who owns White House? It is the people’s house

The people of our country built the White House shortly after our Revolutionary War with England, and in 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid. Read More