World Jun 10 PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona Leo called Gaudí’s unfinished temple, one of the world’s most visited monuments, a “sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain,” an ongoing building project like the lifelong journey all Christians make to find God. By Joseph Wilson, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Politics May 07 WATCH: Trump's plan to paint Eisenhower building white could cost at least $7.5M, White House says A planning commission did not approve the project on Thursday, instead directing the White House to provide additional information to the agency at a future date. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Apr 16 Key federal agency backs concept for Trump's Triumphal Arch plan The 250-foot-tall arch would be built on federal land on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It's one of several projects Trump is pursuing to leave a lasting footprint on Washington, including a new White House ballroom. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Apr 10 See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch It includes a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. By Associated Press
Apr 02 Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the biggest structural change to the American landmark in… Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 8:58 Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Azhar Merchant Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and… Continue watching
Mar 05 WATCH: National Capital Planning Commission hearing examines Trump's ballroom plans By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House got an earful Thursday from members of the public. Most speakers said they opposed the project and criticized it as too big and unnecessary. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Trump says he's not ripping down the Kennedy Center, 'we're using the structure' to renovate By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's comments suggested that the interior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be gutted as part of the process. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: Trump administration presents ballroom plan for review months after construction began By Darlene Superville, Will Weissert, Associated Press The White House said Thursday that it was not feasible to save the East Wing because of structural issues, past decay and other major concerns as officials shared details of President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom at a public meeting of… Continue reading