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Tag: White House

The East Wing of the White House is Demolished

November 14, 2025

Last month, President Donald Trump had the entire East Wing of the White House demolished to prepare for construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.1 The White House made the announcement and released renderings of the ballroom three months prior, noting that the current building lacked space large enough “to host major functions honoring world leaders and […]

Close Up and A Starting Point Host Students for White House Q&A

January 31, 2024

WASHINGTON—The Close Up Foundation partnered with A Starting Point (ASP) to bring students from Maryland and Virginia to the White House on January 30 for a wide-ranging discussion with administration officials about youth civic engagement and policy priorities relating to energy, the environment, and the economy. Approximately 60 students and teachers took part in the […]