Trump is adding a ballroom to the East Wing. Photos from the 1950s show the last major White House renovation.

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The White House during the Truman renovation in 1950.

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The longest government shutdowns in US history, ranked

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Republican senators and members of U.S. President Donald Trump's cabinet listen as Trump delivers remarks during a luncheon in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

‘Why Are You Gae?’: Elon Musk Trolls Sean Duffy With Homophobic Meme

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Sean Duffy, US secretary of transportation, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (left) Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025.

Elon Musk calls Trump official a 'dummy' amid spat over NASA leadership

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Elon Musk referred to Sean Duffy, Trump's Secretary of Transportation, as "Sean Dummy."

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This is What Most Scares Americans

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Bowling alleys, movie theaters, and a $200 million ballroom: What first families have added to the White House throughout history

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished to make way for Trump's ballroom.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.

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Take a look inside a G700, Gulfstream's jet of choice for billionaires that Kristi Noem just bought for DHS

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Kristin Noem has ordered two new jets for the Department of Homeland Security.

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The Kremlin Wants Elon Musk to Build a Tunnel From Russia to the U.S.

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Elon Musk on stage before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The Young Republicans’ Leaked Chat Isn’t the Future—It’s Now

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Merchandise for sale at the California Republican Party Convention and Leadership Summit in Garden Grove, California, on Sept.

All the president's rides: Photos show every mode of official transportation used by US presidents

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President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona, en route to the Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, Sunday, September 21, 2025.

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