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Trump Details White House Construction Beyond a Ballroom: Military Hospital, Research Facilities

President Donald Trump’s White House construction goes beyond a ballroom, the commander-in-chief told reporters on Tuesday as he stood outside the construction site detailing the complexities of the massive addition.

Hannah Knudsen

19 May 2026, 9:53 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media alongside posters

John Thune Says He Will Not Overrule Parliamentarian Who Rejected Medicaid Provisions in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said “No” Thursday when asked if he would overrule Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who rejected key Medicaid provisions in the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

Amy Furr

26 Jun 2025, 11:37 AM PDT

UNITED STATES - JUNE 24: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is seen after the Sena

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Eight More Parts of Big Beautiful Bill

The Senate parliamentarian on Sunday ruled that eight more provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill cannot pass through the chamber without 60 votes.

Sean Moran

23 Jun 2025, 6:35 AM PDT