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Trump picks new lead architect for White House ballroom
The facility will fulfill the longstanding desire of prior presidents for a larger facility for state functions but has also attracted criticism from Democrats, who have complained about the demolition of historic portions of the White House complex.
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Watch Live: President Trump participates in National Christmas Tree Lighting
The public will be allowed to view the National Christmas Tree next week through January 1, and the lights are typically turned on from sunset through 10 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. Eastern on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Languid economic sentiment mirrors ‘92 pre-Clinton doldrums, could turn around in time for midterms
If economic sentiment catches up to improving indexes by next spring, that will put Republicans in a strong position to keep majorities in both the House and the Senate.
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White House Counsel raises red flags on legality of Biden pardons, urges DOJ and Congress to probe
Memo to Trump chief of staff says Biden’s staff secretary was "unsure if the president had actually approved specific individuals for clemency.”
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Trump announces he will send National Guard to New Orleans to help with crime
Trump first floated sending troops to New Orleans on Wednesday after Louisiana's Republican Gov. Jeff Landry asked the president for help.
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Trump signs executive order allowing punishments for countries that wrongfully detain Americans
The order gives Secretary of State Marco Rubio the authority to punish countries he deems a sponsor of "wrongful detention."
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White House UFC cage fight to take place in June 2026 on White House south lawn
The UFC fight will feature fighter weigh-ins and press conferences at the Lincoln Memorial and the sporting event will culminate in a firework and light show.
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Trump reveals plans to host G20 summit at his Doral resort next year
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett will serve as the point person for the summit, which is scheduled to take place Dec. 14-15, 2026.
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Trump adds title Department of War to Defense Department
A formal name change for the department will need congressional approval.
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Watch Live: President Donald Trump makes announcement at the White House
The announcement comes after Trump teased changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
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Trump defends handling of Epstein controversy, says GOP doing 'legendary' job
In a social media post Friday, Trump accused Democrats of amping up drama to distract people from “the lowest poll numbers in the history of the Party.”
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Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI's integration into education with 'watchful guidance'
The White House AI Education Task Force aims to equip American youth with the skills needed for an AI-driven future, fostering innovation and economic competitiveness through education reform and public-private collaboration.
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President Trump to attend final men's match of US Open on Sunday: Report
The line-up for the final match has not been decided yet, but the semifinals take place on Friday night. The first match will be between tennis star Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz and the second is Jannik Sinner versus Felix Auger-Aliassime.