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US fine arts commission is expected to vote to advance Trump’s White House ballroom proposal

A federal panel responsible for reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing is expected to advance the project

The Independent UK

Dana White gives major UFC White House update: ‘The card is built’

The UFC will host an unprecedented fight card on 14 June, seemingly on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Renderings show most detailed vision for Trump’s White House ballroom

Trump sparked public backlash when he abruptly began demolishing the East Wing, to clear space for his ballroom

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White House submits its most detailed plans yet of Trump’s $400M ballroom project

The plans are titled the ‘East Wing Modernization Project’ and were submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission by Shalom Baranes Associates

The Independent UK

Trump’s push to have donors fund his $400 million White House ballroom might cost him the whole project

Donations get pushed through a nonprofit intermediary, which stands to see major profits as a result

The Independent UK

Dana White dismisses ‘total BS’ McGregor vs Covington ‘leak’ ahead of UFC White House

The UFC president said the fight card for this June’s unprecedented event will be ‘dialed in by this weekend’

The Independent UK

UFC White House event set to have ‘six to seven fights’ despite Donald Trump claim

The UFC is planning an unprecedented fight card at the White House, currently scheduled for 14 June

The Independent UK

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Conor McGregor business partner makes bold claim about UFC star’s condition in training

McGregor, who has not competed since 2021, is desperate to return on the planned White House fight card

The Independent UK

US announces $6 million aid to Cuba as President Díaz-Canel accuses it of imposing 'energy blockade'

The US has extended aid to Cuba for people still reeling from Hurricane Melissa in the island’s eastern regions. The aid comes despite a diplomatic rift, as Washington continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions “before it is too late”.

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Trump reveals latest rendering of what he calls: ‘the much anticipated White House Ballroom’

Trump insisted that his new ballroom will be the ‘Greatest of its kind ever built!!’

The Independent UK

Trump scolds CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump lashes into female ABC News reporter with new insult when pressed on $10 billion IRS lawsuit

‘You’re a loud person,’ the president sneered on Friday at ABC News’ Karen Travers. ‘Very loud. Let somebody else have a chance.’

The Independent UK

Arman Tsarukyan provides major clue to UFC White House progress

The UFC is planning an unprecedented fight card, which is set to take place on the South Lawn on 14 June

The Independent UK

Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in White House - above photo of his granddaughter

Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter

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Monochrome cookies and branded popcorn buckets: Trump family holds private White House screening for Melania film

Some 70 VIP guests arrived at the White House Saturday to celebrate the first lady’s Amazon-funded movie, which tracks her over the 20 days leading up to President Trump’s inauguration

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Trump claims $400 million ballroom lawsuit accidentally exposed a military secret he wasn’t supposed to spill

Trump is not backing down from his passion project.

International Business Times UK

King Charles Urged To Cancel Summer White House Visit Amid Donald Trump Controversy: Report

King Charles faces pressure to cancel his April White House visit as Trump threatens NATO and Greenland annexation. Royal advisors warn of diplomatic disaster ahead.

The Independent UK

Elon’s wild ride at the White House: From DOGE and a chainsaw to one epic bust-up with Trump

2025 was an unprecedented year in American politics, with Elon Musk playing a pivotal role. Io Dodds recounts the tech tycoon’s journey from ‘first buddy’ to MAGA exile and back again — all in the space of 12 months

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The Independent UK

Conor McGregor makes UFC contract claim as new broadcast era begins

McGregor has not fought since 2021, when he suffered a broken leg, and he is desperate to compete at the White House in June

The Independent UK

Dana White provides update on Conor McGregor return after ruling out opponent for UFC White House card

McGregor has expressed an interest in reigniting his rivalry with Michael Chandler for the White House event but UFC president White has shut that down

International Business Times UK

France Delays G7: Why Trump's White House UFC Event Forces a Global Reset

France postpones the 2026 G7 summit to avoid a clash with Donald Trump's birthday UFC event at the White House, altering international diplomatic schedules.

The Independent UK

Trump’s controversial White House extension could overwhelm historic building

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Trump’s $400M ballroom will be as high as the White House itself, architect reveals

Shalom Baranes also discussed more additions the administration might make to the White House

The Independent UK

Trump shops for imported marble for White House ballroom ‘at his own expense’

President popped into Florida’s Arc Stone and Tile, which bills itself as specializing in Italian-imported marble

The Independent UK

AI videos to Oval Office clashes: Trump moments that defined 2025

The year 2025 saw Donald Trump dominate headlines with a string of controversial moments, from sharing AI-generated videos and making contentious public remarks to transforming the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom.

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