BALLROOM

May 25 2026POLITICS

The Ballroom Buzz: Trump’s Fancy Fix vs. Real Money Woes

The White House is currently turning a room into a high-security ballroom, and the president keeps bringing it up. Over 40 times this year alone—9 times in just May so far—Donald Trump has pitched the project, even calling it “peanuts” compared to broader economic struggles. Critics see it as a trop

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Trump’s New White House Ballroom: A Bunker‑Like Dome With Drone Tech

Donald Trump introduced fresh details about a massive new space at the White House that he says will look like a bunker and can host up to 1, 000 guests. The building is planned to be 90, 000 square feet, larger than the historic residence itself. Trump told reporters that the structure will have a

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits a Senate Snag

A recent Senate roadblock threatens to derail Republican efforts to funnel $1 billion into the White House ballroom project, raising questions about how public money gets spent on presidential whims. A top Senate official ruled that the funding proposal stretches beyond the usual budget rules, forci

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May 17 2026POLITICS

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Spending Boost for Border Agencies and Secret Service

Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Big Names Fund White House Ballroom Upgrade

The White House is getting a major makeover. The project, which includes a new ballroom, is expected to cost over $300 million. The good news is that taxpayers won't be footing the bill. Instead, 37 donors are stepping up to cover the costs. These donors are a mix of big tech companies, private ind

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Big Money Moves: Trump's Ballroom Dreams

President Donald Trump has a new project in mind. He wants to build a fancy ballroom at the White House. The price tag? A whopping $300 million. That's a lot of money. So, who's footing the bill? Trump's team is reaching out to old friends and allies. Meredith O'Rourke is leading the charge. She's

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

The Big Spend on a Big Room: Trump's White House Project

A huge new ballroom is being added to the White House. It's a massive 90, 000-square-foot space that cost a lot of money to build. The East Wing had to be torn down to make room for it. There's talk that the ballroom might be named after the current president. The president has a habit of putting h

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Big Names Fund Trump's White House Makeover

The White House has shared a list of those who put money into President Donald Trump's new ballroom. This comes after people criticized the tearing down of the old East Wing to build the new space. The ballroom is set to be huge, covering 90, 000 square feet. It is expected to cost a whopping $300 m

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Sep 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Double Elimination Fever Hits Dancing with the Stars

The iconic ballroom dance competition, Dancing with the Stars, is back with a bang! The show's 33rd season kicked off with a spectacular celebration of Oscar-nominated songs, but the excitement was short-lived as the first double elimination sent two couples packing. The remaining 11 contestants are

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