Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot,

Donald Trump is building a new ballroom at the White House. The demolition started Oct. 20, 2025. Is he paying for it? Will it look like Mar-a-Lago?

The White House East Wing is undergoing significant alterations as part of a $250 million project to construct a new ballroom.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Nov. 18, on what will be his first Washington visit of Mr. Trump's second term, as the Gulf nation seeks a defense pact with the United States, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

"Donald Trump is now officially demolishing part of the White House to make room for his $200 million golden ballroom. This comes as Americans can’t afford groceries and the government is still shut down," Bryan Tyler Cohen, a liberal podcaster, wrote on X, sharing the photo.

Washington — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House on Tuesday — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.

The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.

In the sacred halls of the White House, residents, staff and visitors have reported seeing apparitions and other supernatural events.