The White House says Trump is beautifying the capital, but, writes Brendan Rascius, Democrats and other critics claim he’s skirting standard approval processes and squandering taxpayer funds on self-indulgent boondoggles

Trump has long used the government’s buildings as his own personal stage set, Kyle Chayka writes. As the second term has progressed, the theatrical symbols of his dominance have…

Between a 250-foot arch and a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, Trump has big reno plans for the White House and DC. Here's a look.