A cornerstone of the White House complex, housing key presidential offices
The White House reveals updated perimeter security plans, including fencing Lafayette Park and a new underground screening facility, as part of a broader modernization drive. Projects are advancing amid ongoing security concerns and dramatic architectural changes across Washington.
Trump has replaced the Oval Office lawn with a white stone patio, installing statues of American founders in the Rose Garden area. The installations, some gift or loaned, include Jefferson, Washington, Hamilton, Franklin and a sculpture named Freedom’s Charge, with broader renovation plans underway.
Senate and House votes on the Ratepayer Protection Act and Stop Insider Trading Act see party-line divides and contested forecasts about impact on energy costs and market transparency. Supporters argue the bills will shield consumers; critics call them toothless and politically timed ahead of midterm elections.