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President Donald Trump first said the project wouldn't interfere with the existing White House, but on Thursday satellite images appeared to show the entire East Wing reduced to rubble.

He's threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports 100% if no agreement.

Trump cited a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.

The structure was torn down to make way for Trump's $300 million ballroom.

It will be the latest to take up mid-decade redistricting before the midterms.

Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a money laundering charge.

It's the second time in days U.S. bombers have flown over the Caribbean.

Mamdani linked Adams and Cuomo to the Trump administration.

Leavitt said Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi in Busan, South Korea.

Zohran Mamdani leads as Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo clash. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, debate moderator, breaks down key moments and what Adams’ possible Cuomo endorsement could mean.

Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Joseph Lavorgna discusses President Donald Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina.

The White House expects the entire East Wing to be demolished to allow for construction of what President Donald Trump now says is his planned $300 million ballroom.

The bill needed 60 votes to pass.

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses past instances of U.S presidents putting their stamp on the famed residence.

The lawmakers sent a letter directly to President Donald Trump, requesting that he provide documents and information to the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.

ABC News' Deputy Political Director Averi Harper reports on the impact the endorsement could have on the race.

They're asking for communications between Trump's legal representation and DOJ.

During Wednesday night's final New York City mayoral debate, the candidates attacked each other's records and shortcomings as they answered questions on policy issues.

The Trump administration has yet to release a full list of donors contributing to the planned construction of a White House ballroom, but a picture of potential funders is beginning to emerge.

ABC's Jon Karl reports on an unprecedented transition in his book “Retribution.”

The knives came out during the second and final New York City mayoral debate.

It is the ninth known strike against an alleged drug boat in recent months.

A White House dinner about the project included many tech and crypto companies.

The senator had been at it since 6:24 p.m. Tuesday.

The renovation is far more extensive than President Trump first let on.

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., discusses President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase beef from Argentina to cut domestic meat prices.

Platner denied reports suggesting he knew the tattoo resembled Nazi imagery. 

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., 68, remained standing for more than 22 hours after beginning his speech at 6:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The House speaker admits the GOP’s shutdown messaging is becoming "old."

He said the economic impact would be "tremendous" as he met with NATO's Rutte.

It has dismissed critics of the president's ballroom addition.

Cynthia Kirkhart, the CEO of Facing Hunger Food Bank, on how residents who rely on federally funded food assistance programs are being affected by the ongoing shutdown.

The Gangster Disciples founder speaks publicly for the first time in 25 years.

A $300 million ballroom is just one of many Trump renovation projects.

Senate Democrats are again making a run at a Senate floor marathon, this time led by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.

Tandy Zitkus, AFGE Local 898 President and a furloughed government employee, says some staff are providing essential services and not being paid, while also accruing expenses for commuting to work.

Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, announced that he will withdraw from a hearing to consider his nomination.

The ballroom, set to be 90,000 square feet, would dwarf the main White House residence, which is 55,000 square feet.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks to Karine Jean-Pierre about her memoir, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” and her experiences with President Joe Biden.

The nomination drew fire after reports that he said he had a "Nazi streak."

Speaker Johnson has said repeatedly he'll swear her in after the shutdown ends.

Trump had said he and Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war.

The White House says there are “no plans” for another Trump-Putin meeting as the Kremlin downplays the idea. ABC News’ Christiane Cordero joins with analysis after Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy.

SNAP serves roughly 42 million low-income Americans.

The hearing has yet to be finalized, the sources told ABC News.

There are no plans for Pres. Trump and Russian Pres. Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a White House official said on Tuesday — calling off an expected summit in Hungary in the coming weeks.

Trump says the redrawn maps could help elect another "MAGA Republican."

President Donald Trump had said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss the war.

New York police say the 34-year-old suspect has been charged with making a terroristic threat against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

George Matysik, executive director of Philadelphia's Share Food Program, says his food bank is "relying on community more than ever."