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

Donald Trump isn't the first president to demolish parts of the White House. Harry Truman oversaw the last major renovation in the 1950s.

From the gilded Oval Office to a new monument: A look at Trump's renovation projects

Since his return to office, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in reshaping the look and feel of the White House and, now, the National Mall. This week, Trump unveiled a new monument dubbed the "Arc de Trump," which is planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year.

North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat

North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a revised U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump, intended to help Republicans win another seat in the 2026 elections.

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve New Map in Effort to Add G.O.P. Congressional Seat

The state House of Representatives is likely to approve the new map later this week, and the governor cannot veto it, per the State Constitution.

Trump to Add New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas in Latest Crackdown

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday that would move to extensively overhaul the H-1B visa program, requiring a $100,000 fee for applications in a bid to curb overuse.

North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a revised U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump that is intended to help Republicans win an additional seat in next year’s elections.

White House demolition sends shock waves, spurs calls for pause

President Donald Trump’s move to demolish part of the White House to make way for a $250 million ballroom is eliciting outrage and calls for more oversight before any further changes are made. Images of a partially destroyed East Wing,
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