Construction continues on the White House ballroom, seen from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2026. US President Donald Trump continues to put his personal stamp on the US capital city, with the White House ballroom project, plans for a triumphal arch, and golf course renovations at East Potomac Park, despite fierce local opposition and multiple legal challenges. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)