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Watch White House demolition live as crews make way for ballroom

Demolition work on the East Wing of the White House began on Monday, Oct. 20 under President Donald Trump as the federal government shutdown entered its 21st day.

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White House Says It Will Submit Ballroom Plans for Review, With Demolition Already Under Way

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What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House

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Is Trump allowed to demolish part of the White House to build a ballroom?

The Trump administration has been defending the demolition work which has begun on part of the White House, to allow the construction of a new $250m (£149m) ballroom.

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White House starts East Wing demolition for Trump’s ballroom

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In surprising move, part of White House is being demolished for Trump’s new $250M ballroom

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Architects Urged a Review of Trump’s Ballroom. Cue the Demolition Crew.

“The historic edifice at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the People’s House, a national treasure and an enduring symbol of our democracy,”

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From bowling alley to ballroom - Trump isn't the first to remodel the White House

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White House Demolition Of East Wing Begins To Build Trump’s Ballroom

Government shutdown live updates

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Government shutdown Day 21: Live updates from Mike Johnson’s press conference

Amid growing frustration, Johnson has indicated he will not recall lawmakers to Washington for votes until the government is reopened

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Live updates: Trump-Putin meeting 'on hold'; government shutdown enters Day 21

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Trump admin live updates: GOP senators to meet with prez about government shutdown

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Government shutdown live updates as Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans

On Monday, the Senate failed for the 11th time to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government and end the ongoing shutdown.

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Live update: Democrats block funding bill for 11th time, with no end to shutdown in sight

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October 20, 2025: Government shutdown and Trump administration news

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Live updates: NJ voters weigh in on governor's race between Sherrill, Ciattarelli

NBC10's Lauren Mayk talks with NJ voters about the governor's race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

US politics and Gaza live: Subprime lender collapses, nerves on Wall St

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met Mr Trump in Washington DC on this morning. During the meeting he dropped an F-bomb on Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, after the US military took two prisoners during a strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.

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JD Vance sees live-fire demonstration to mark Marines’ 250th — spars with Gavin Newsom over plans

Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance watched a live-fire “amphibious assault demonstration” at Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach, according to the White House.

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Battleground Politics: Voters in Camden, Gloucester counties talk governor's race

NBC10's Lauren Mayk talks with NJ voters about the governor's race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Get live updates.

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Patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marine Corps live-fire demo at celebration attended by JD Vance

Metal shrapnel from Marine Corps live-fire training struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on the same day as Vice President JD Vance's visit to Camp Pendleton.

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See the five types of independents that have big implications for American politics

The poll results identify five distinct types of independents, with big implications for American politics. As party loyalty fades and the definition of that elusive swing voter shifts, elections are increasingly decided by who among these groups shows up to vote.