Trump's White House ballroom and Van Buren
President Trump's plan to build a $200 million ballroom at the White House brings to mind an episode from Martin Van Buren's presidency. John Dickerson explains
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White House to add 90,000-square-foot ballroom to East Wing
The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said.
White House announces new ballroom construction
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom will be constructed in the White House's East Wing. The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, Leavitt said.
Trump on fallout with Jeffrey Epstein
President Trump is answering more questions about his prior relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the employee poaching that Mr. Trump says led to the pair's falling out. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez has more.
China blocks U.S. government worker and banker from leaving the country
China is refusing to let a U.S. Department of Commerce employee and a Wells Fargo banker leave the country, officials say.
White House update on Trump's vein condition
The White House addressed online speculation about President Trump's health on Thursday, confirming he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Epstein, more
President Trump took questions from reporters on a number of subjects Tuesday at the White House before leaving for an event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See his remarks.
Trump announces NATO weapons deal for Ukraine
President Trump said Monday the U.S. has reached a deal to sell weapons to NATO nations that will in turn send weapons to Ukraine to replenish their depleted stockpiles. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
Analyzing Trump's relationship with UFC
Last week, President Trump announced plans to host a UFC match at the White House in 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Ben Fowlkes, writer for Yahoo Sports, joins "The Takeout" to examine Mr. Trump's relationship with the MMA company.
Details on new Trump tariff letters
The White House is sending out new letters to several countries telling them to come to terms on new trade deals with the U.S. by August 1 or face steep tariffs. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Kelly O'Grady have more.
Trump discusses Texas flood recovery efforts
In a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Trump addressed the federal response to the deadly floods in Central Texas. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
White House pushing back tariff deadline
The White House had told trade partners to make a deal with the U.S. or face increased tariffs by July 9, but now that date is being pushed back. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Leavitt addresses NWS staffing, tariffs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke Monday about the deadly floods in Texas and the latest developments on President Trump's tariffs. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Trump says he'll host a UFC fight on White House grounds next year
President Trump plugged a "championship" UFC fight on the White House grounds next year.
Details on White House, Harvard dispute
The Trump administration sent Harvard University a letter on Monday to notify the school that it violated federal civil rights laws in its treatment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest from the White House.
Senate begins voting on Trump budget bill
The Senate began its "vote-a-rama" Monday morning on amendments to the Republican reconciliation bill. Voting could last into the night. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill, while Natalie Brand has updates from the White House.
White House says no date set for Iran meeting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that no date has been set for a meeting between the U.S. and Iran that President Trump said would be happening next week. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
DOJ, FBI move counterterrorism workers back
After President Trump returned to the White House in January, the Justice Department directed its personnel to focus on immigration and the border. But amid tensions with Iran, they are now moving back to counterterrorism and potential threats from Iran and its allies. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Israel and Iran trade strikes for 5th day
Israel and Iran continued trading air attacks as the conflict entered its fifth day. President Trump is expected to spend the day monitoring the conflict in the Situation Room at the White House. CBS News' Debora Patta has updates from Tel Aviv, while Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio also joins with more on the Middle East.
Trump order for ICE in Democratic-run cities
President Trump is ordering ICE to ramp up deportations in Democrat-led cities. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump's lawyers blasts Dems over impeachment
President Trump's legal team kicked off their first round of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial on Saturday. His attorney's blasted Democrats, accusing them of trying to reverse the 2016 election. They say Mr. Trump did "nothing wrong" when he pressured Ukraine to dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports.
Top headlines for January 25, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett."
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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry
Zelenskyy says Russia is stepping up attacks ahead of U.S. talks
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says
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Paraguay's president under house arrested after bank collapse
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