Trump may have destroyed American history by razing the East Wing, but at least these corporations and rich people get to buy access to the president.

While the administration has released a list of some donors for the ballroom addition, an aide told NBC News that "donors also have the option to remain anonymous."

Personal tastes of presidents - as well as the demands of a growing federal government - has helped dictate changes over time to the White House.

The White House Halloween tradition dates back to 1958, when first lady Mamie Eisenhower first decorated the residence with pumpkins, skeletons and cobwebs, per the White House Historical Association. It wasn’t until the Kennedy administration, with children in the White House, that trick-or-treating became part of the celebration.

The White House said on Friday it had learned there likely will not be a release of inflation data next month due to the U.S. government

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.