Senate to Consider 97 Trump Nominees Delayed Mostly by Democrats—What to Know

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Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction

Tourists observe demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of new ballroom facilities from the top of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 15, 2025. Jessica Koscielniak/Reuters A federal district judge on Dec. 17 allowed the ongoing ballroom construction project at the White House to continue, turning away a