White House ballroom

(Newser) - Demolition to build President Trump's new ballroom off the East Wing of the White House can begin without approval of the commission tasked with vetting construction of federal buildings, the Trump-appointed chair of the panel said Thursday. Will Scharf, who is also the White House staff secretary, said during...

(Newser) - White House tours are off the table for the foreseeable future, thanks to President Trump's push to add a $200 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom to the historic residence. The administration recently pulled the plug on all upcoming tours—including those already confirmed for September—and won't be...

(Newser) - The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready for entertaining before President Trump's term ends in early 2029. It will be the latest change introduced to what's known as the "people's house" since Trump...