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A majority of corporate donors backing President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project have major business interests before his administration — including government contracts, regulatory decisions, and federal investigations — according to a new report released Monday by Public Citizen, a nonprofit watchdog group. The analysis found that more …

The Trump administration plans to demolish the entire East Wing of the White House “within days,” dramatically expanding President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom project and triggering backlash from preservationists and lawmakers. The move, first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by two administration officials, marks a major shift …

Demolition of the White House East Wing began Monday as President Donald Trump moves ahead with a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom project funded by private donors. CNN footage showed an excavator tearing down portions of the East Wing, with video and close-up images revealing sections of the roof removed and …

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans for a dramatic expansion to the White House complex: a $200 million, privately funded state ballroom set to begin construction in September. The 90,000-square-foot facility — which will replace the current East Wing structure — is designed to accommodate up to 650 seated …