How to Keep Up With President Trump

A White House reporter discusses the pressures that come with covering a ‘fire hose’ of information.

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White House Will ‘Definitely’ Host a U.F.C. Fight on July 4, U.F.C. Head Says

The event would take place on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Trump Surveys White House on Morning Roof Stroll

White House reporters looked up from the driveway to see a familiar figure in a most unfamiliar location.

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An Oval Office Replica Opens, Without Trump’s Gilded Flourishes

The White House Historical Association recently unveiled its replica of President Trump’s Oval Office, but it mirrors the office from his first term, before he festooned it with gold.

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Experts Raise Concerns Over Trump’s White House Ballroom Renovation Plans

President Trump plans to build a $200 million ballroom off the East Wing “long before” the end of his term in 2029.

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White House Unveils Plan for Enormous Ballroom Long Sought by Trump

Officials said a 90,000-square-foot addition to the East Wing would cost $200 million and be paid for by President Trump and other donors.

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How Trump and Elon Musk’s Relationship Has Unraveled Recently

Since the election, Elon Musk had largely appeared inseparable from the president, helping to reshape government and root out fiscal waste.

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A Most Sensitive Subject in the White House: Where Is Melania?

Mrs. Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since her husband was inaugurated 108 days ago.

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Trump Teases ‘Very, Very Big Announcement’ Ahead of Middle East Trip

The president provided no other details, but suggested he would share the news before he leaves for a trip to the Middle East next week.

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Waltz’s Use of Messaging Platform Raises New Security Questions

A Reuters photographer captured an image of Michael Waltz’s phone screen during a White House cabinet meeting, a day before he was ousted from his job as national security adviser.

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