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Ron Faucheux: The White House is a treasured American symbol, not a Marriott

President Donald Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing to make way for a gargantuan ballroom is a move worthy of ...

Ballroom construction paused White House tours for months, but they're likely to resume soon, officials say

Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months.

Photos show entirety of East Wing, including its colonnade, torn down

The entirety of the White House East Wing appears to have been knocked down, photos published Thursday show, as President Donald Trump moves swiftly ahead with plans to construct a massive new ...

Swimming pools, basketball courts, and other additions: How past presidents have left their mark on the White House

Amid President Trump's controversial plan to add a ballroom to the White House, a look back at history shows other ways ...

Photos: The White House’s demolished East Wing

Work begins on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, before ...