As demolition begins on the East Wing to make way for President Trump's $250 million ballroom, we look back at the renovations, redecorations, and controversies that have shaped America's most famous residence.

Melania Trump teased White House Christmas decorations nearly seven years after audio of her complaining about the holiday leaked

WASHINGTON (TNND) — First Lady Melania Trump appears to be gearing up for the holiday season at the White House. On Wednesday, the Office of the First Lady shared a video on X of her selecting a golden Christmas display of ornaments and garlands, signaling the start of the holiday decorating season.

The Trump administration has ordered government employees not to take or share photographs of construction work happening at the White House.

While the White House has said Trump paid for the makeover himself, the boast comes as food prices rise at their fastest monthly rate in nearly three years, according to USA Today, with beef and coffee hitting record highs despite Trump’s promise to cut grocery prices on “day one.”

Melania Trump offered an early glimpse of this year’s White House Christmas, hinting at a lavish gold-themed celebration filled with elegance and grandeur

She calls it a bucket list item…she’s got one less to do.  Ashley Thompson has been selected as a decorator for the White House this Christmas season.  While it’s been on her list, she just happened to be thinking about it at the right time

The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building