Trump said the White House, built in 1792, had seen little exterior or interior work for generations. Floors with broken “Home Depot tiles” were replaced with high-quality marble, including book-matched Statuario in the Palm Court (originally tiled under Jackie Kennedy). The facade was stripped of layers of paint down to original stone; damaged columns with “chunks of stone” missing were restored to “flawless condition.” Asphalt driveways with potholes were replaced with radi

The Trump White House is preparing for the holiday season, with First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump inviting Americans to participate in the annual tradition of decorating the People’s House and performing during Christmas open houses. Applications are being accepted for two volunteer roles: Christmas decorators and holiday performers. The initiative continues a long-standing custom of welcoming volunteers from across the country to help create a festive at

President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on July 24, 2026. The speech mixed humor and pointed political commentary. He also reflected on the violent attack that disrupted the original April event, praised law enforcement, provided details of major White House construction projects, shared economic reports, provided foreign policy updates, and offered pointed critiques of political opponents—parti

Trump addresses the nation. Photo courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov In his July 16, 2026, primetime address to the nation, President Donald Trump highlighted recent policy successes before turning to what he called an urgent threat: vulnerabilities in America’s election system. He opened by noting strong economic and health-care developments, including the largest monthly decline in inflation in six years and a 70-90% drop in prescription drug prices to historic lows. He encouraged

Additional reporting confirms that Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, the 31-year-old Omaha, Nebraska man described by federal authorities as a key ringleader (or “Shepherd”) in the foiled assassination plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event, entered the United States illegally. Alleged ringleader Abraham Alvarez - Fair Use Credit: whsv.com This revelation adds a critical layer to the already alarming story of homegrown radicalization mixed with failures in immigration enforcement

Washington, D.C. — May 24, 2026 — Chaos erupted outside the White House Saturday evening when a 21-year-old man approached a Secret Service security checkpoint, pulled a gun from his bag, and opened fire on officers. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best (also reported as Nazir or Nasir Best) of Maryland, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. One bystander was wounded in the exchange and remains in serious c

President Donald J. Trump is delivering one of the most generous gifts in American history to the nation: a magnificent new State Ballroom at the White House, fully funded by private donations at an estimated $300–400 million—with zero cost to taxpayers. This 90,000-square-foot addition will replace the outdated East Wing and provide a world-class venue capable of hosting up to 1,000 guests for state dinners

On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a dramatic operation tied to narcoterrorism charges; President Trump announced the U.S. would "run" or exert control over Venezuela temporarily, sparking global condemnation from China, Cuba (which mourned 32 killed Cuban fighters), and others, while triggering protests...

President Trump joined philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell at the White House to celebrate a historic $6.25 billion gift to “Trump Accounts,” the new child savings program created by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The donation will give an extra $250 to the Trump Accounts of the first 25 million U.S. children age 10 and under living in ZIP codes with median household income below $150,000.