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The Latest Breaking News from the White House

The East Wing demolition was 'jarring.' But a White House history buff sees a silver lining

Stewart McLaurin knew it was coming

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart on Trump’s taunts of an illegal third term: ‘We know he’s thought about it’

Late-night hosts discussed the president trolling Democrats with Trump 2028 hats as the shutdown enters fourth week

The Guardian - US

Where's Melania? First Lady Sparks Rumours After Skipping Donald Trump's Asia Tour Amid East Wing Demolition Drama

Melania Trump's silence sparks speculation as Donald Trump demolishes the White House's East Wing to build a lavish £187 million ballroom.

International Business Times UK

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Bill Maher Warns Trump's £225m White House Ballroom Symbolises He 'Isn't Leaving'

Comedian Bill Maher warned on 'Real Time' that President Trump's £225 million ($300m) White House ballroom — built after demolition of the East Wing — reads as a bid to entrench power; donors, legality and historic-preservation concerns have since ignited a fierce debate.

International Business Times UK

Even Melania Trump is distancing herself from the president’s East Wing demolition, report says

First lady has maintainted public silence over $350m White House ballroom but reportedly ‘raised concerns’ in private and denied responsibility for the project

The Independent UK

‘History will not be kind to him’: Americans to go hungry after Trump cut SNAP benefits, while the dictator-in-chief demolishes the White House

Since assuming office for a second term this year, Donald Trump’s policies have benefited no one except himself. In the midst of the government shutdown, increased tariffs, and attacks on immigrant populations, Trump’s extreme measures are now impacting many low-income individuals who rely on SNAP benefits for their daily food…

The Mary Sue

Taxpayers will pay plenty over the years for Trump's massive ballroom, experts say - Roll Call

President Trump says his new ballroom will be privately funded, but White House observers say taxpayers will pay plenty.

Roll Call

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Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC

The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers

The Independent UK

Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $300 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks

The list, reviewed by Fortune, did not mention specific dollar amounts offered by each contributor.

Fortune

Hillary Clinton Criticizes Trump, Gavin Newsom Calls Out Mike Johnson And More: This Week In Politics

Here’s a quick roundup of the top political stories from the week that you might have missed.

Benzinga

Late Night Hosts Went All In On Donald Trump's Already Infamous White House Ballroom Changes

Hosts aren't holding back on the renovation.

Cinemablend

Bill Maher admits he’s ‘in awe’ of Trump’s White House East Wing demolition

President’s demolition of the White House’s historic East Wing has faced widespread criticism

The Independent UK

Why is Trump demolishing the White House’s East Wing? Because he wants to

The president’s mega-project raises a lot of questions – including when he’s planning on leaving

The Guardian - US

What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans?

President Donald Trump is adding a $300m ballroom to the White House – but that plan has come at the cost of the historic East Wing

The Guardian - AU

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Euronews

US sending aircraft carrier to South America, Pentagon says in major escalation of military buildup

Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

Space

Satellite photos show White House East Wing demolished to make way for Trump ballroom

Satellite photos taken by Planet depict the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for the planned Trump Ballroom.

International Business Times UK

Trump Branded 'Disrespectful' After Tearing Down Melania's White House Wing, 'She Deserved Better'

Trump's privately funded White House ballroom project has prompted outcry after images showed demolition of the historic East Wing, despite earlier assurances the main building would not be touched; preservation groups demand reviews and transparency.

The Independent UK

One of Trump’s top lawyers endlessly mocked for confusing Declaration of Independence with the Constitution

‘We The People would like to tell you that the framed document in the photo is the Declaration of Independence,’ one social media user quipped

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The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Trump’s White House ballroom: ‘This couldn’t be any more of a bait and switch’

Late-night hosts discussed the president’s demolition of the East Wing to make room for a huge $300m gilded ballroom

The Conversation

Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics

From ancient Egypt to Washington, D.C., rulers have long used architecture and associated stories to project power, control memory and shape national identity. As 17th-century French statesman Jean-Baptiste Colbert observed:

The Independent UK

Jackie Kennedy’s grandson slams Trump for ‘pouring concrete’ all over former First Lady’s garden

Jack Schlossberg slammed the president for seeing the world in ‘black and white’ and urged voters to ‘stop’ Trump at the midterms

Axios

Trump's run-in with D.C. protesters still haunts his team

The Sept. 9 incident at a restaurant near the White House has made unannounced visits by Trump in D.C. much less likely.

Benzinga

Hillary Clinton Quotes Daughter Chelsea's Attack On Trump For 'Wrecking' The White House, Recalls Why Its Called The 'People's House'

Two days after saying President Donald Trump is "destroying" the White House with a $250 million ballroom project, Hillary Clinton on Thursday highlighted an op-ed by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, reminding Americans why the residence is known as the "People's House" and explaining why the ongoing construction leaves her "unsettled."

International Business Times

Trump Completes Demolition Of White House East Wing: Satellite Images

Demolition workers have finished tearing down the White House's entire East Wing to make way for US President Donald Trump's giant new $300 million ballroom, satellite pictures showed Thursday.

The Independent UK

Trump’s East Wing destruction sparks series of memes mocking what’s next for the White House

While Trump previously said he wouldn’t interfere with the existing structure of the East Wing, his construction crews began to tear it down this week

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