Jonathan Edwards
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Washington Post reporter
President Donald Trump is digging in on his ambitious plans for the White House ballroom project despite concerns from a federal judge, members of two review panels and historic preservationists that it will be too big and spoil the historic property.
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Trump digs in on ballroom size, saying height will match that of White House
Review panels and a federal judge have asked if the project can be made smaller. Historic preservationists say the planned 90,000-square-foot addition will overshadow the mansion.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
President Donald Trump is digging in on his ambitious plans for the White House ballroom project despite concerns from a federal judge, members of two review panels and historic preservationists that it will be too big and spoil the historic property.
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Trump today declared it's "TOO LATE!" to stop White House ballroom construction.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something different: the ongoing, months-long work could be changed as the administration waits for approval from two oversight committees.
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DOJ lawyers have been arguing something different: the ongoing, months-long work could be changed as the administration waits for approval from two oversight committees.
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Trump says it’s ‘too late’ to stop White House ballroom construction
The president’s comments came after Justice Department lawyers argued that the ballroom plans can still be modified and they plan to wait for federal reviews.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump today declared it's "TOO LATE!" to stop White House ballroom construction.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something different: the ongoing, months-long work could be changed as the administration waits for approval from two oversight committees.
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DOJ lawyers have been arguing something different: the ongoing, months-long work could be changed as the administration waits for approval from two oversight committees.
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President Trump’s handpicked arts commissioners met this morning to discuss his planned White House ballroom. The committee's new chair raised concerns re: building size and design but indicated he supports the controversial project.
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Trump’s new arts commission signals support for White House ballroom
The president’s handpicked members of the Commission of Fine Arts are set to review the planned project. The White House hopes to win their approval by March.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
President Trump’s handpicked arts commissioners met this morning to discuss his planned White House ballroom. The committee's new chair raised concerns re: building size and design but indicated he supports the controversial project.
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A D.C. teacher stars in the new season of "Queer Eye."
Michael Devereaux, a high school history teacher, insisted his participation in the Netflix makeover show help others at Digital Pioneers Academy.
The result: a new teachers' lounge.
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Michael Devereaux, a high school history teacher, insisted his participation in the Netflix makeover show help others at Digital Pioneers Academy.
The result: a new teachers' lounge.
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A teacher agreed to a ‘Queer Eye’ makeover — but only if it helped his school, too
Queer Eye's Fab Five give a D.C. teacher a new look and helps his school.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:07 PM
A D.C. teacher stars in the new season of "Queer Eye."
Michael Devereaux, a high school history teacher, insisted his participation in the Netflix makeover show help others at Digital Pioneers Academy.
The result: a new teachers' lounge.
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Michael Devereaux, a high school history teacher, insisted his participation in the Netflix makeover show help others at Digital Pioneers Academy.
The result: a new teachers' lounge.
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President Donald Trump has installed four allies on a federal commission set to review his White House ballroom plan, including its former chief architect — his latest move to secure rapid approval for the controversial project.
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Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom
The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:58 PM
President Donald Trump has installed four allies on a federal commission set to review his White House ballroom plan, including its former chief architect — his latest move to secure rapid approval for the controversial project.
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D.C. may rename school that honors city’s first mayor, a proponent of slavery.
Students, teachers and parents say the city should rename Brent Elementary School in Capitol Hill to honor Gardner Bishop, a parent and Black civil rights activist.
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Students, teachers and parents say the city should rename Brent Elementary School in Capitol Hill to honor Gardner Bishop, a parent and Black civil rights activist.
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D.C. may rename school that honors city’s first mayor, a proponent of slavery
Students, teachers and parents say the city should rename a Capitol Hill elementary school to honor Gardner Bishop, a parent and Black civil rights activist.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM
D.C. may rename school that honors city’s first mayor, a proponent of slavery.
Students, teachers and parents say the city should rename Brent Elementary School in Capitol Hill to honor Gardner Bishop, a parent and Black civil rights activist.
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Students, teachers and parents say the city should rename Brent Elementary School in Capitol Hill to honor Gardner Bishop, a parent and Black civil rights activist.
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Never-before-seen images offer closer look at demolition of the East Wing and site work for the White House ballroom.
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New images offer closer look at demolition for the White House ballroom
The project reflects Trump’s expansive view of presidential authority — even over the White House itself.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Never-before-seen images offer closer look at demolition of the East Wing and site work for the White House ballroom.
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Reposted by Jonathan Edwards
Breaking news: A federal judge suggested he would allow the Trump administration to continue work on its controversial ballroom addition, but gave the White House two weeks to file its still-unfinished ballroom plans.
Federal judge suggests White House ballroom construction may continue
Judge Richard J. Leon said Trump officials had two weeks to submit plans for their controversial addition. Historic preservationists are demanding an immediate halt.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Breaking news: A federal judge suggested he would allow the Trump administration to continue work on its controversial ballroom addition, but gave the White House two weeks to file its still-unfinished ballroom plans.
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"Thank you for the article. I’ve had a visit from some engineers this morning. Your work can be a force for good."
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"Thank you for the article. I’ve had a visit from some engineers this morning. Your work can be a force for good."
Let's hope they actually get the heat working 🤞
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Teachers accuse city officials of neglect as D.C. classrooms grow cold
HVAC problems have plagued Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus for years as teachers and parents say city officials have ignored their pleas to fix basic. infrastructure
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December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I just got a text from Paul Abdou, the math teacher featured in this story:
"Thank you for the article. I’ve had a visit from some engineers this morning. Your work can be a force for good."
Let's hope they actually get the heat working 🤞
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"Thank you for the article. I’ve had a visit from some engineers this morning. Your work can be a force for good."
Let's hope they actually get the heat working 🤞
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The latest White House ballroom news from @ddiamond.bsky.social and me
The White House says its ballroom construction must continue for national security reasons.
(They won’t specify why, but a presidential emergency bunker has long been below the former East Wing.)
Argument comes ahead of a showdown in court this afternoon. With @jonathanreports.bsky.social.
(They won’t specify why, but a presidential emergency bunker has long been below the former East Wing.)
Argument comes ahead of a showdown in court this afternoon. With @jonathanreports.bsky.social.
White House ballroom work must continue for national security, DOJ says
Trump officials maintain the president can unilaterally remake the White House. Historic preservationists are suing to immediately halt the project.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The latest White House ballroom news from @ddiamond.bsky.social and me
Trump has wanted to go ever-bigger with his White House ballroom. One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect, worried the 90,000-sq-ft addition will overshadow the main White House mansion, four sources tell the @washingtonpost.com. W/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
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Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees.
The president and James McCrery had argued in recent weeks over the project’s size, with Trump pushing him to expand the ballroom.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trump has wanted to go ever-bigger with his White House ballroom. One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect, worried the 90,000-sq-ft addition will overshadow the main White House mansion, four sources tell the @washingtonpost.com. W/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
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Donors to Trump’s White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts in the past 5y, have paid $1.6B in political spending and are targets in several federal investigations into alleged wrongdoing, according to a new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social
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Report: Donors to Trump’s White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts
The White House ballroom’s donor list contains heavyweights in the tech, financial and defense sectors, including Google, Comcast and Lockheed Martin.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Donors to Trump’s White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts in the past 5y, have paid $1.6B in political spending and are targets in several federal investigations into alleged wrongdoing, according to a new report from @publiccitizen.bsky.social
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Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU