A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d
President Trump wants a new ballroom in the White House. The room would cost about $400 million and cover 90, 000 square feet. Two days after a judge said the project cannot go ahead without Congress, Washington’s planning commission will vote on it Thursday. The National Capital Planning Commissi
The story starts with a man who had finished almost ten years in a typical office job in the San Francisco Bay Area. He owned a car, lived in his own house, had emergency cash and no debt. Still, he felt something was missing. In 2022 he quit the job, bought a one‑way ticket to Italy and decided to
Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past
The White House lawn will soon host a UFC cage‑style fight, scheduled to honor President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the country’s 250th anniversary. A temporary six‑foot wire mesh octagon will be set up, and fighters will showcase a mix of kickboxing, jiu‑jitsu, wrestling and other martial art
A former president of Brazil was released from a hospital on Friday and will now live at home under a special form of house arrest. He must stay there for at least three months, a decision made by the court because of his health. The former leader is 71 years old and has already been in prison
For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over
A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene
President Trump has arranged a gathering for farmers and biofuel makers on March 27, aiming to honor the role of agriculture in America. The invitation signals a push to spotlight renewable fuels and support rural communities. While the event is slated for the White House, details remain sketchy as
Susie Wiles, the first woman to lead the White House staff, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 68 and says the tumor was caught early. Wiles will keep her job and does not plan to take a break. The disease is common; about one in eight women in the U. S. will encounter it. Wiles to
