US President Donald Trump has said the "existing structure" of the White House East Wing must be torn down in order to construct a new $250m (£186m) ballroom.

 'Existing Structure' of White House East Wing to Be Torn Down: Trump

A person was arrested late Tuesday after ramming a vehicle into a Secret Service security checkpoint a few hundred feet from the White House, officials said.



Person arrested after crashing into White House security gate, US Secret Service says

Parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished, as construction begins on US President Donald Trump's new ballroom. Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered entryway and windows in the East Wing, which Trump said is being "fully modernised". The president previously said that his $250m White House ballroom addition would be "near" the existing structure but would not change it.

USA: White House Undergoes Major Renovation with $250 Million Trump-Backed Ballroom Project

A major diplomatic row has erupted after Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Poland could intercept or seize President Vladimir Putin’s plane if it entered Polish airspace en route to his upcoming summit with Donald Trump in Budapest.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hit back hard, accusing Poland of "preparing to commit terrorist acts" and inflaming international tensions. Lavrov linked the threat to ongoing investigations into the Nord Stream sabotage, escalating what is already one of the year’s most explosive confrontations between NATO and Moscow.

What does this mean for Putin’s travel, NATO-Russia tensions, and the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting?


Uncertainty Looms Over Trump-Putin Meet | Lavrov Slams Poland Over Putin Plane Threat 

Parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished, as construction begins on US President Donald Trump's new ballroom. Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered entryway and windows in the East Wing, which Trump said is being "fully modernised". The president previously said that his $250m White House ballroom addition would be "near" the existing structure but would not change it.
 


USA: White House Gets A Massive Makeover | Trump's $250 Million Ballroom Project 

President Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for their first official meeting as both leaders focus on defense, critical minerals, AUKUS, and trade relations. Discussions also address China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific, with both nations seeking to strengthen their partnership.

Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Curb China's Grip on Global Supply

Parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished, as construction begins on US President Donald Trump's new ballroom. Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered entryway and windows in the East Wing, which Trump said is being "fully modernised". The president previously said that his $250m White House ballroom addition would be "near" the existing structure but would not change it.


USA: East wing demolished for Trump's ballroom plan, 'new ballroom will be fines in the country'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes his White House meeting with President Trump will clarify which U.S. weapons systems could be provided to support Ukraine.


Trump-Zelensky meet: Kyiv to push for US-made Tomahawk missiles in key talks

Donald Trump unveiled progress on his grand new ballroom on Wednesday night during a glitzy White House dinner with companies and millionaires helping to fund the project.


Donald Trump hosts mega gala at the White House

Trump unveils progress on new $250 million ballroom during lavish White House dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump is in “exceptional health," his physician said on Friday after he underwent a checkup that included lab tests and preventive health assessments at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.


USA: White House releases update on US President's health, 'Trump's cardiac age is 64'

Islamabad is expected to receive AIM-120 air-to-air missiles from Washington, enhancing Pakistan’s aerial defense capabilities amid rising regional security concerns.


US approves sale of AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan: Will it impact India? 

President Donald Trump announced plans to cut 'a lot of' government jobs as the shutdown settles in its second week. He said the democrats handed him this opportunity on a silver platter.


US Government shutdown: Uncertainty mounts as Trump plans federal job cuts

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump hopes a quick release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza would create momentum for the other aspects of the plan.

Trump hopes all sides agree to his Gaza peace plan ‘quickly’ as Israel, Hamas hold talks in Egypt

On Trump's 79th birthday this year, he held a military parade that was meant to commemorate the founding of the US Army.

White House to host UFC fight on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

US Government is officially shut down for the first time in nearly seven years. Federal operations are now drastically curtailed, as it affect millions of Americans and raise urgent questions about how long this standoff will last. And will it impact the 2026 mid-term polls in US? Watch this video.


US Govt shutdown: Democrats, Republicans trade blame

The trump administration is leaning on major pharmaceutical companies to expand production in the US. Bloomberg reports that Eli Lilly has been asked to produce more insulin. Pfizer is already increasing supply of its cancer drug, while astra-Zeneca is reportedly considering moving its headquarters stateside. Watch the video to know more on this!

Trump Pressures Big Pharma On US Supply 

US Government is officially shut down for the first time in nearly seven years. Federal operations are now drastically curtailed, as it affects millions of Americans and raises urgent questions about how long this standoff will last. And will it impact the 2026 mid-term polls in US? Watch this video.


US Govt shutdown: Shutdown could reshape 2026 midterm polls

The Trump administration froze $26 billion for Democratic-leaning states, targeting transit and green energy projects amidst an ongoing government shutdown. Vice President JD Vance warned of potential federal worker layoffs if the impasse continues. Democrats Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer condemned the move as "blackmail," while Senate efforts to fund the government failed.


US Govt shutdown: Donald Trump slaps funding cuts for Democrat-ruled states in response to shutdown

Just after midnight on October 1, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding deal for the new fiscal year.
Around 750,000 federal employees face furloughs, essential personnel work unpaid, and a wide range of services are disrupted.
Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with growth expected to slow if the shutdown continues.
Lawmakers are back in session, but uncertainty remains as Americans brace for the impact.

US Govt shutdown: Over 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough 

Just after midnight on October 1, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding deal for the new fiscal year.
Around 750,000 federal employees face furloughs, essential personnel work unpaid, and a wide range of services are disrupted.
Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with growth expected to slow if the shutdown continues.
Lawmakers are back in session, but uncertainty remains as Americans brace for the impact.


US Govt Shutdown: Vice President JD Vance Pins Blame On Democrats Amid US Govt Shutdown | WION 

While the “lunatic” was arrested after the incident and the official was safe, White House blamed the UN for “failure” after they attempted to “sabotage” Trump’s speech.

‘Disturbing, dangerous failures’: White House blames UN after Trump official assaulted by ‘deranged leftist’ at venue

As per reports, a White House official faced verbal abuse and an attempted assault by a woman described as a "deranged leftist." The incident, lasting nearly 10 minutes, is under Secret Service investigation, with the suspect charged with assault and aggravated harassment.


Report: Trump administration official assaulted inside UN headquarters during UNGA

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met President Donald Trump at the White House in his first Oval Office visit, joined by Army Chief Asim Munir, as US-Pakistan relations show signs of revival.


US-Pakistan Ties: Trump Holds Closed-Door Talks With Pak Leaders, Trump Keeps Pak Leaders Waiting

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'Existing Structure' of White House East Wing to Be Torn Down: Trump

Person arrested after crashing into White House security gate, US Secret Service says

USA: White House Undergoes Major Renovation with $250 Million Trump-Backed Ballroom Project

Uncertainty Looms Over Trump-Putin Meet | Lavrov Slams Poland Over Putin Plane Threat

USA: White House Gets A Massive Makeover | Trump's $250 Million Ballroom Project

Trump, Albanese Sign Critical Minerals Deal to Curb China's Grip on Global Supply

USA: East wing demolished for Trump's ballroom plan, 'new ballroom will be fines in the country'

Trump-Zelensky meet: Kyiv to push for US-made Tomahawk missiles in key talks

Donald Trump hosts mega gala at the White House

Trump unveils progress on new $250 million ballroom during lavish White House dinner

USA: White House releases update on US President's health, 'Trump's cardiac age is 64'

US approves sale of AMRAAM missiles to Pakistan: Will it impact India?

US Government shutdown: Uncertainty mounts as Trump plans federal job cuts

Trump hopes all sides agree to his Gaza peace plan ‘quickly’ as Israel, Hamas hold talks in Egypt

White House to host UFC fight on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

US Govt shutdown: Democrats, Republicans trade blame

Trump Pressures Big Pharma On US Supply

US Govt shutdown: Shutdown could reshape 2026 midterm polls

US Govt shutdown: Donald Trump slaps funding cuts for Democrat-ruled states in response to shutdown

US Govt shutdown: Over 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough

US Govt Shutdown: Vice President JD Vance Pins Blame On Democrats Amid US Govt Shutdown | WION

White House blames UN after Trump official assaulted by ‘deranged leftist’

Report: Trump administration official assaulted inside UN headquarters during UNGA

US-Pakistan Ties: Trump Holds Closed-Door Talks With Pak Leaders, Trump Keeps Pak Leaders Waiting