2 days ago · White House officials on Thursday presented their plans for the presidential ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and defended the demolition of the East …

2 days ago · President Donald Trump’s sprawling new East Wing ballroom project has attracted widespread controversy — but promises to solve a problem identified by first families and their …

2 days ago · The new East Wing addition is slated to be two stories, and rise to the same height as the White House, according to plans the architect for President Trump's ballroom revealed …

2 days ago · The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing.

Oct 26, 2025 · We talked to seven voters across the country to see what they thought of the project. Their answers reflected the deep political divide on what the White House symbolizes …

Dec 10, 2025 · WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ’s architectural plans for what he has described as a “ beautiful and spectacular” new White House ballroom are finally ready for …

Oct 23, 2025 · Construction on the Trump administration’s controversial White House ballroom with a price tag in the hundreds of millions of dollars began this week and has stirred up …

Oct 21, 2025 · Now, in 2025, President Trump is carrying forward that legacy, breaking ground on a grand ballroom — a transformative addition that will significantly increase the White House’s …

Here are some things to know about the newest White House construction project: Why is Trump building a ballroom? Trump says the White House needs a large entertaining space and has …

Oct 21, 2025 · The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself, at nearly double the size, and Trump says it will accommodate 999 people.

Aug 6, 2025 · A $200M plan to expand the White House with a new ballroom faces criticism from the AIA over transparency, scale, and historic preservation concerns.

Sep 14, 2025 · President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the controversial new White House ballroom, currently under construction, will be significantly larger than originally …

Nov 29, 2025 · Many have embraced the idea of Mr. Trump’s new ballroom as a benefit to the complex, pointing out problems with hosting large events in tents on White House grounds.

Aug 1, 2025 · A $200 million renovation project of a new 90,000 square ft and 650-seating capacity White House state ballroom, has been announced and as you can imagine it have …

Sep 26, 2025 · From the paved Rose Garden to a massive ballroom, President Trump is aiming to put his personal stamp on the White House. But critics are railing against changes that could …

2 days ago · Architect Shalom Baranes said the ballroom would have 40-foot ceilings and that the new East Wing would be the same height as the main White House building.

White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump’s latest makeover of ‘The People’s House’ President Donald Trump pledges there will be ‘no government dollars’ spent …

Oct 23, 2025 · The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself, at nearly double the size, and Trump says it will accommodate 999 people.

Oct 23, 2025 · Traditionally, presidents and their families have been allowed to redecorate some offices and the private, residential areas of the White House. However, when it comes to major …

Oct 23, 2025 · Construction has begun on a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom that will seat between 650 and 1,000 people. The change will require major changes to the East Wing …

5 days ago · After pressure from preservationists, the administration is expected to present the plans to a planning commission and make them public for the first time.

Oct 21, 2025 · Ever since President Trump announced plans to build a ballroom in the White House, prominent architecture groups have raised concerns.

Jul 31, 2025 · The President and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a …

Jul 31, 2025 · Now, Mr. Trump is unveiling plans to fulfill a long-held desire to add a state ballroom off the East Wing, a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot project that would be one of the …

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