PHOTOS: White House East Wing before the demolition
The East Wing, long used as the White House’s social entrance and home to the first lady’s staff, is being torn down as construction begins on President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom. Here’s a look at the historic wing before demolition began.
The East Wing, long used as the White House’s social entrance and home to the first lady’s staff, is being torn down as construction begins on President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom. Here’s a look at the historic wing before demolition began.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Stalemate hits 23rd day, now second-longest in US history
The government shutdown stretched into its 23rd day Thursday, becoming the second-longest in U.S. history, after Senate Democrats blocked a 12th Republican attempt to reopen the government Wednesday afternoon.
The government shutdown stretched into its 23rd day Thursday, becoming the second-longest in U.S. history, after Senate Democrats blocked a 12th Republican attempt to reopen the government Wednesday afternoon.
White House East Wing demolition expected to be complete by weekend
The East Wing of the White House is expected to be fully demolished by this weekend, FOX 5 has learned, as President Trump continues his plan to build a new ballroom on the property.
The East Wing of the White House is expected to be fully demolished by this weekend, FOX 5 has learned, as President Trump continues his plan to build a new ballroom on the property.
Entire East Wing of White House to be demolished for Trump's $200M ballroom
The entire East Wing of the White House is being torn down.
The entire East Wing of the White House is being torn down.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Vote expected Wednesday as standoff hits day 22
The 2025 government shutdown is on track to become one of the longest in U.S. history, as the Senate prepares for another vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill to reopen the government.
The 2025 government shutdown is on track to become one of the longest in U.S. history, as the Senate prepares for another vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill to reopen the government.
White House historian weighs in on plans for new ballroom
The People’s House is under construction – and scrutiny.
The People’s House is under construction – and scrutiny.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
White House demolition begins on East Wing to make way for Trump’s $250 million ballroom
The White House on Monday began demolishing part of the East Wing, the traditional home to the first lady’s offices, to make way for President Donald Trump’s proposed $250 million ballroom despite not having construction approval from the federal agency that oversees such projects.
The White House on Monday began demolishing part of the East Wing, the traditional home to the first lady’s offices, to make way for President Donald Trump’s proposed $250 million ballroom despite not having construction approval from the federal agency that oversees such projects.
National Guard could remain in DC through 2026
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb says National Guard troops may be staying far longer than expected, possibly through the summer of 2026, when the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb says National Guard troops may be staying far longer than expected, possibly through the summer of 2026, when the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
From the gilded Oval Office to a new monument: A look at Trump's renovation projects
The president said the Oval Office 'needed a little life.'
The president said the Oval Office 'needed a little life.'
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.
Trump hosts Zelenskyy at the White House after call with Putin
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. The meeting between the two leaders comes after Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. The meeting between the two leaders comes after Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Senate government shutdown vote not expected Friday; No Kings protests return to DC this weekend
Friday marks Day 17 of the shutdown. The Senate isn’t expected to reconvene until Monday, ensuring the closure stretches into next week. Congress remains at a standstill. The House hasn’t met in a month, and senators left Washington Thursday frustrated by the lack of progress.
Friday marks Day 17 of the shutdown. The Senate isn’t expected to reconvene until Monday, ensuring the closure stretches into next week. Congress remains at a standstill. The House hasn’t met in a month, and senators left Washington Thursday frustrated by the lack of progress.
John Bolton pleads not guilty
John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser of emailing classified information to relatives and storing top-secret documents at his Maryland home.
John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser of emailing classified information to relatives and storing top-secret documents at his Maryland home.
Trump's approval rating shifts after Gaza ceasefire deal, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that despite the president’s efforts managing the conflict in Israel, Americans believe he needs to do more to address issues in the U.S.
A recent poll reveals that despite the president’s efforts managing the conflict in Israel, Americans believe he needs to do more to address issues in the U.S.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."