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Trump Confirms Military Building Vast Complex Beneath White House Ballroom

The new 90,000-square-foot event space will essentially serve as a 'shed' for the underground military facility.

Trump Reveals Massive Military Complex Under White House

The former president claims a secret underground facility is being built beneath a new ballroom addition.

Trump Reveals New White House Ballroom Will Have a 'Massive,' Hidden Military Purpose

The president says the military is building a 'massive complex' under the new 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

White House Defends Praying for US Troops After Pope's Remarks

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says praying for soldiers is a 'noble thing to do' despite Pope Leo XIV's warning that God rejects the prayers 'of those who wage war'.

White House Defends Prayers Amid Pope's Rebuke

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to Pope Leo XIV's criticism of leaders who wage war

Scalise Discusses Potential for Troops in Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

House Majority Leader says 'a lot of conversations' happening about next steps, but won't speculate on ground troops.

Pentagon Restricts Press Access Amid Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's moves limit reporters' ability to cover the war and keep the public informed.

Trump Reveals Massive Military Complex Beneath White House Ballroom

President says new $400 million ballroom will 'essentially become a shield' for underground military project.

Military Constructing Massive Complex Beneath White House

President Trump confirms underground project, raising questions about scope and purpose.

Trump Reveals Massive Military Complex Under New White House Ballroom

White House Press Secretary Declines to Provide Details on the Secretive Construction Project

Nobel Laureate Krugman Slams Pentagon's 'Lust for Violence' in Iran War

Economist criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth's focus on escalating military action with no clear strategy.

Trump Defends White House Ballroom as 'Shed' for Secret Complex

Former president unveils renderings of $400 million ballroom project under the White House.

Trump Reveals Military Building 'Massive Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

President says the secret construction is for national security purposes.

US Troop Buildup in Middle East Tops 50K

Surge comes amid talk of possible special operation ground raids

Trump Defends White House Ballroom Expansion as Secret Military Complex

Former president claims $200 million, 90,000-square-foot East Wing project hides underground military facility.

Trump's Iran Plan Raises Troop Safety Concerns

BBC expert warns ground operation will make US forces vulnerable

US Radar Plane Destroyed in Iran Attack, Hampering Threat Detection

Analysts warn the loss of the E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft could significantly impact US military's ability to monitor and respond to Iranian threats.

US Expands Military Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

Hundreds of additional troops deployed as Trump administration weighs next steps in ongoing conflict

Trump Reveals New White House Ballroom Will Include Military Bunker

The president says the $400 million project will have enhanced security features like bulletproof glass and 'drone-proof' roofs.

Trump Weighs Risky Military Operation to Seize Uranium from Iran

White House considers sending additional 10,000 troops to Middle East as tensions escalate.

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