WASHINGTON—Long before he became president, Donald Trump envisioned a White House ballroom and even offered to build one at his own expense. The Obama administration turned him down. Now, as the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Trump is bringing that long-held dream to life in the traditional, classical design he favors most. We had
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (center R) holds a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump (center L) on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he had
President Donald Trump begins his high-stakes Asia trip by brokering a peace deal in Malaysia—and signs a flurry of trade agreements after issuing a warning to Hamas. Clashes broke out overnight outside Portland’s ICE facility. Meanwhile, National Guard deployment is on hold as the courts weigh a decision. Can we “resistance-t… Original News Source Link
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