White House demolition is well underway as part of President Donald Trump's plan to construct a new ballroom in the East Wing's place. Demolition began on Monday, Oct. 20, with crews starting at the ...

The White House East Wing, a historic section of the presidential complex that has served as the primary entrance for public tours and housed the First Lady’s offices and staff since its construction ...

As excavators dug into the side of the White House this week, photos and videos made clear just how dramatically President Donald Trump’s plans to build a new ballroom will affect the historic ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The full East Wing of the White House is being demolished to make way ...

President Donald Trump has proceeded with enormous latitude as he constructs his massive new ballroom, bypassing concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopping short of seeking approval from ...

White House staffers don’t appear to care all that much about the ongoing demolition of the East Wing occurring in the middle of the government shutdown. “Not affecting me at all, to be honest,” a ...

President Trump initially said the ballroom construction would not dismantle parts of the White House. His officials now say it is cheaper and more structurally sound to simply demolish the East Wing.

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump shocked historic preservationists and incensed Democratic opponents with the demolition on the East Wing of the White House this week to make room for a $300 ...