White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Donald Trump as a “builder-in-chief" amid backlash from critics over the demolition of a part of the East Wing.

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans arrived at the White House Tuesday for a display of unity with President Donald Trump.

The Trump administration has been defending the demolition work which has begun on part of the White House, to allow the construction of a new $250m (£149m) ballroom. It said "for over 100 years, presidents have enhanced the White House".

A person has been taken into custody after a vehicle was driven into a section of the White House perimeter. Secret Service officers said the suspect, who has not been named, rammed into the estate’s vehicle gate near the corner of 17th and E Streets.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

Much of the White House’s East Wing was torn down yesterday. The latest: The demolition to make way for President Donald Trump’s ballroom has expanded, according to a photo obtained by The Post.

A White House official called Jen Psaki a "dumbass" and a "moron" after she made mocking remarks about Second Lady Usha Vance and her marriage to Vice President JD Vance.