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White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show

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.
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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.
3 hours ago

Trump heads to Asia to talk trade deal with China's Xi

He's threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports 100% if no agreement.
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China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, June 29, 2019.
October 23

Trump says he's terminating trade talks with Canada over TV ad about tariffs

Trump cited a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.
October 23
(FILES) US President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2025. US President Donald Trump said October 23, 2025 that he was immediately ending all trade talks with Canada, accusing it of misquoting former president Ronald Reagan in an advertising campaign against tariffs. "Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED," Trump said on his Truth Social network.
October 23

White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show

The structure was torn down to make way for Trump's $300 million ballroom.
October 23
A worker clears rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished, October 23, 2025 in Washington.
October 23

Democrats in Virginia legislature poised to try redrawing congressional map

It will be the latest to take up mid-decade redistricting before the midterms.
October 23
In this Jan. 10, 2024, file photo, the Virginia State Capitol building is shown in Richmond, Virginia.
October 23

Trump pardons billionaire Binance founder, says he did so at request of others

Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a money laundering charge.
October 23
Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle, April 30, 2024.
October 23

B-1 bombers fly over Caribbean in another show of force against Venezuela

It's the second time in days U.S. bombers have flown over the Caribbean.
October 23
A B-1 Lancer from the 28th Bomb Squadron assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas refuels flies over north Texas, October 21, 2022.
October 23

Adams backs Cuomo in NYC mayor's race, Mamdani slams both

Mamdani linked Adams and Cuomo to the Trump administration.
October 23
New York independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks next to mayor Eric Adams in New York on Oct. 23, 2025.
October 23

Trump to meet with China's Xi next Thursday, will hold a bilateral meeting

Leavitt said Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi in Busan, South Korea.
October 23
China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, June 29, 2019.
October 23

Biggest takeaways from NYC final mayoral debate as Election Day nears

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.
October 23
VIDEO: Biggest takeaways from NYC final mayoral debate as Election Day nears
October 23

Counselor to Treasury Secy. on Trump's new Argentina beef deal

Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Joseph Lavorgna discusses President Donald Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina.
October 23
VIDEO: Counselor to Treasury Secy. on Trump's new Argentina beef deal
October 23

White House on East Wing demolition

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.
October 23
VIDEO: White House on East Wing demolition
October 23
Sen. Ron Johnson speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill on October 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.
October 23

What changes past presidents have made to the White House

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses past instances of U.S presidents putting their stamp on the famed residence.
October 23
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October 23

House Democrats launch probe into Trump's $230 million DOJ settlement demand

The lawmakers sent a letter directly to President Donald Trump, requesting that he provide documents and information to the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.
October 23
VIDEO: House Democrats launch probe into Trump's $230 million DOJ settlement demand
October 23

Mayor Adams to endorse Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

ABC News' Deputy Political Director Averi Harper reports on the impact the endorsement could have on the race.
October 23
VIDEO: Mayor Adams to endorse Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
October 23

Top House Democrats launch investigation into Trump's $230 million settlement demand

They're asking for communications between Trump's legal representation and DOJ.
October 23
In this Jan. 4, 2024, file photo, Rep. Robert Garcia looks on as Ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks during a media briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
October 23

New York City mayoral candidates face off in final debate

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.
October 23
VIDEO: New York City mayoral candidates face off in final debate
October 23

What we know about the donors funding the White House ballroom

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.
October 23
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
October 23

Trump Cabinet officials tried to sabotage each other during transition, new book says

ABC's Jon Karl reports on an unprecedented transition in his book “Retribution.”
October 23
"Retribution," a new book by Jonathan Karl.
October 23

Final NYC mayoral debate sees sharp attacks over experience

The knives came out during the second and final New York City mayoral debate.
October 23
From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participate in a second New York City mayoral debate at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

US strikes 2nd alleged drug cartel vessel in Pacific, in expansion of attacks

It is the ninth known strike against an alleged drug boat in recent months.
October 22
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on his X account that the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization and conducting narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific on Oct. 21, 2022.
October 22

What we know about the donors funding the White House ballroom

A White House dinner about the project included many tech and crypto companies.
October 22
President Donald Trump holds a rendering of his proposed ballroom as he meets with Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 22

Democratic Sen. Merkley ends floor speech protesting Trump at 22 hours and 36 minutes

The senator had been at it since 6:24 p.m. Tuesday.
October 22
Sen. Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

Entire East Wing expected to be demolished as soon as this weekend: Sources

The renovation is far more extensive than President Trump first let on.
October 22
Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom.
October 22

US ranchers raise concerns about Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., discusses President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase beef from Argentina to cut domestic meat prices.
October 22
VIDEO: US ranchers raise concerns about Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina
October 22

Maine Senate candidate says he has covered up tattoo that resembled Nazi symbol

Platner denied reports suggesting he knew the tattoo resembled Nazi imagery. 
October 22
Graham Platner shows his new tattoo in a video posted to Instagram on Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

The moment Sen. Jeff Merkley ends marathon Senate speech warning of authoritarianism

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.
October 22
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.
October 22

As shutdown becomes 2nd longest ever, Johnson hints at changes to GOP's strategy

The House speaker admits the GOP’s shutdown messaging is becoming "old."
October 22
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters during a news conference on day 22 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

Trump hits Russian oil companies with long-threatened sanctions: 'It was time'

He said the economic impact would be "tremendous" as he met with NATO's Rutte.
October 22
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 22

Past presidents have made big changes, Trump White House argues

It has dismissed critics of the president's ballroom addition.
October 22
In this Feb. 27, 1950, file photo showing renovations taking place at the White House, a truck crane lifts a 40-foot beam through the southwest window of Room 20 on the second floor. On the right, debris from the hopper is being loaded on a truck.
October 22

SNAP recipients losing their aid amid government shutdown

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.
October 22
VIDEO: SNAP recipients losing their aid amid government shutdown
October 22

Larry Hoover pushes for Pritzker clemency after Trump pardon: EXCLUSIVE

The Gangster Disciples founder speaks publicly for the first time in 25 years.
October 22
Larry Hoover, in prison since 1973, faces the parole board with his wife, Winndye Jenkins, at the Dixon Correctional Center, Feb. 7, 1995, in Dixon, Ill.
October 22

Trump pushes to remake DC with controversial construction plans

A $300 million ballroom is just one of many Trump renovation projects.
October 22
President Donald Trump holds models of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House, October 15, 2025 in Washington.
October 22

Democrat blasts Trump's 'authoritarian grip' on US in ongoing marathon floor speech

Senate Democrats are again making a run at a Senate floor marathon, this time led by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
October 22
Senate Democrats are again making a run at a Senate floor marathon, this time led by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
October 22

Furloughed Department of Labor employee talks impact of government shutdown

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.
October 22
VIDEO: Furloughed Department of Labor employee talks impact of government shutdown
October 22

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws from Thursday confirmation hearing

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.
October 22
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.
October 22

Preservation group asks Trump to pause WH ballroom project

The ballroom, set to be 90,000 square feet, would dwarf the main White House residence, which is 55,000 square feet.
October 22
The ballroom, set to be 90,000 square feet, would dwarf the main White House residence, which is 55,000 square feet.
October 21

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses Democratic Party exit

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.
October 21
VIDEO: Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on why she left the Democratic Party
October 21

Embattled Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws from Thursday confirmation hearing

The nomination drew fire after reports that he said he had a "Nazi streak."
October 21
Paul Ingrassia, who has been selected by President Donald Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel, arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington.
October 21

Arizona is suing the House to seat Rep.-elect Grijalva

Speaker Johnson has said repeatedly he'll swear her in after the shutdown ends.
October 21
Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva attends a press event highlighting her delayed swearing in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 21

Now Trump won't meet with Putin on Ukraine, White House official says

Trump had said he and Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war.
October 21
President Donald Trump in Washington, Oct. 10, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Oct. 16, 2025.
October 21

Why the White House called off plans for Trump-Putin summit

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.
October 21
VIDEO: Why the White House called off plans for Trump-Putin summit
October 21

SNAP benefits to halt in some states amid government shutdown

SNAP serves roughly 42 million low-income Americans.
October 21
A "SNAP welcomed here" sign is seen at the entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon, Oct 28, 2020.
October 21

Trump's surgeon general pick may have Senate hearing next week: Sources

The hearing has yet to be finalized, the sources told ABC News.
October 21
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025.
October 21

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' WH official says

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.
October 21
No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' WH official says
October 21

North Carolina Republicans pass redrawn House map that could pick them up a seat

Trump says the redrawn maps could help elect another "MAGA Republican."
October 21
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally protesting a proposed election redistricting map, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.
October 21

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says

President Donald Trump had said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss the war.
October 21
VIDEO: No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says
October 21

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Rep. Jeffries

New York police say the 34-year-old suspect has been charged with making a terroristic threat against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
October 21
VIDEO: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Rep. Jeffries
October 21

Loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown will put 'strain on food banks': Expert

George Matysik, executive director of Philadelphia's Share Food Program, says his food bank is "relying on community more than ever."
October 21
VIDEO: Loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown will put 'strain on food banks': Expert

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