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  1. DATE: May 14, 2026 at 11:30AM
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  2. Trump’s Unauthorized East Wing Demolition – A Special Report – October 24, 2025

    Trump’s Unauthorized East Wing Demolition

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    DrWeb Editorial:

    I was afraid this might be long. So I’ll be brief.
    Like the flickering TV and ads and social media posts and messages that fly by like so much dust in the wind (we used to call it a firehose). And in these times, (I have take to calling it Trump2.XKNGS) –some Americans accept the shutdown, some look away, some wait, some hesitate, some ignore. But, I go off on a tangent.
    The sudden, complete destruction of American history, the complete East Wing –shows us much is wrong with American Democracy –our protections for it; our legal system for it; our states’ rights to their protections, in a federal system. We are weaker than I thought, less capable of fighting authoritarianism, corrupt and cruel leaders starting with Trump. We need to fix Democracy, too, after his failed administration fails, and he is gone.
    Most Americans know that if One Man can do this, and worse, and kill “suspected” drug dealers in the Caribbean –he can do whatever he wants. That is not Democracy.
    Oh, he and his broken circle will try to corrupt and disturb the 2025 November elections –trial run for Presidential election in 2028– so they will be monitored by the states and Democratic coverage.
    This is an example of our failures –to modernize our government; to ensure protections exist for Trump-like attacks, balance the Supreme Court and enlarge it for balance, reduce Presidential authority over Congress 100%. We have a system with flaws, and GOP and Trump and ghost figures like Musk, Bannon, and Miller and the dark ones in the shadows, and we failed clearly to see Project 2025’s actions were not imaginary after all.
    The East Wing Destruction (EWD) is a metaphor for all that’s wrong. In real time. We saw what HE seems to be allowed to do. Today (October 25), I see lawsuit is filed, perhaps more to follow. These are the darkest days of our nation and Democracy since the Nazis. We all allowed some of this darkness to descend. Let’s learn, pull on our asbestos suits, and fight like Hell for the nation WWII and since showed America’s strength. We need that strength now. –DrWeb

    Top Ten Major Media Stories – The East Wing

    1. BBC“Satellite images show extent of demolition at the White House” (October 24, 2025)1
    2. CBS News“Where is debris from the White House East Wing demolition being taken?” (October 24, 2025)2
    3. PBS NewsHour“The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. Here’s a look at its history” (October 24, 2025)3
    4. ABC News“White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show” (October 23, 2025)4
    5. CNN“See the White House’s East Wing demolition from satellite images” (October 23, 2025)5
    6. NBC News“White House’s East Wing demolition finished as Trump makes way for new ballroom” (October 23, 2025)6
    7. CNN“Why Trump’s sudden East Wing demolition is extraordinary” (October 22, 2025)7
    8. Reuters“White House East Wing will be torn down fully to make way for Trump ballroom” (October 22, 2025)8
    9. The New York Times“See the White House as It Stood and What Trump Envisions” (October 22, 2025)9
    10. USA Today“Trump exposed a ‘loophole’ to demolish the White House East Wing” (October 23, 2025)10

    Best Five Images – Major Media

    1. CNN Photo Gallery“In pictures: Trump’s East Wing demolition” – Complete visual documentation of the demolition process11
    2. Getty Images“Trump To Demolish Entire East Wing” collection – 23 professional images12
    3. ABC News AustraliaSatellite imagery showing complete demolition13
    4. PBS NewsHour“PHOTOS: White House starts East Wing demolition”14
    5. Yahoo News Canada“Photos reveal shocking destruction of East Wing” – Ground-level destruction images15

    What in World is Trump Doing Now?
    Why Would He Do This?

    The Trump administration’s stated rationale centers on a complaint –that no one made–about inadequate space for large-scale diplomatic functions16. Trump also argues –though again, no one said this anywhere–the federal government has lacked adequate space for large gatherings at the White House for 150 years16.
    It’s a home, a house, a symbol, a residence, a meeting space for small gatherings, the First Lady’s staff and space. The new 90,000-square-foot ballroom will accommodate nearly 1,000 guests, compared to the East Room’s 200-person capacity14.

    However, critics question the timing and priorities. The project costs an estimated $300 million during a government shutdown that has lasted nearly three weeks [as of 10/24/2025], halting most government expenditures16, including damaging Americans health care and food support.

    Christina Hurt, director of government ethics at Santa Clara University, questioned whether it’s “justifiable for an administration to embark on costly, primarily aesthetic projects while ordinary Americans are experiencing financial hardships and federal employees are going unpaid”16.

    –Christiana Hurt’s view

    The funding comes from private donations and corporations, including major defense contractor Lockheed Martin and tech giants like Amazon and Google16. Ethics experts warn this fundraising approach could foster corruption, with companies “clearly doing so to curry favor with the government,” according to Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer during George W. Bush’s administration16.

    Best Editorial Quotes – Suggested by Perplexity and approved

    “This encapsulates Trump’s presidency in a single image. Illegal, destructive, and not beneficial to you.”
    — Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)17

    “Oh you’re trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing? Donald Trump can’t hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.”
    — Senator Elizabeth Warren18

    “I didn’t know draining the swamp meant Donald Trump building a $200 million ballroom for billionaires to bend the knee for special favors.”
    — Senator Elizabeth Warren19

    “The people’s house is basically being sold to the highest bidder. It is corruption at its core.”
    — Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre20

    “The companies providing funds are clearly doing so to curry favor with the government and enhance their visibility among federal officials.”
    — Richard Painter, Corporate Law Professor and Former Ethics Lawyer16

    MLA Bibliography – Thanks Perplexity!

    1. BBC News. “Satellite Images Show Extent of Demolition at the White House.” BBC, 24 Oct. 2025, www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4gkrnn4892o.

    2. CBS News. “Where Is Debris from the White House East Wing Demolition Being Taken?” CBS News, 24 Oct. 2025, www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-east-wing-demolition-debris/.

    3. PBS NewsHour. “The East Wing of the White House Has Been Demolished. Here’s a Look at Its History.” PBS, 24 Oct. 2025, www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-east-wing-of-the-white-house-has-been-demolished-heres-a-look-at-its-history.

    4. Hutzler, Alexandra, and Isabella Murray. “White House East Wing Demolished, New Images Appear to Show.” ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025, abcnews.go.com/Politics/new-images-show-entire-white-house-east-wing/story?id=126800684.

    5. CNN. “See the White House’s East Wing Demolition from Satellite Images.” CNN, 23 Oct. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/us/east-wing-white-house-satellite-photos-invs.

    6. NBC News. “White House’s East Wing Demolition Finished as Trump Makes Way for New Ballroom.” NBC News, 23 Oct. 2025, www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-east-wing-demolished-new-ballroom-rcna239399.

    7. CNN. “Why Trump’s Sudden East Wing Demolition Is Extraordinary.” CNN, 22 Oct. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/politics/white-house-east-wing-demolition-trump.

    8. Reuters. “White House East Wing Will Be Torn Down Fully to Make Way for Trump Ballroom.” Reuters, 22 Oct. 2025, www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-east-wing-will-be-torn-down-fully-make-way-trump-ballroom-official-2025-10-22/.

    9. The New York Times. “See the White House as It Stood and What Trump Envisions.” The New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/22/us/politics/east-wing-trump-ballroom.html.

    10. USA Today. “Trump Exposed a ‘Loophole’ to Demolish the White House East Wing. Here’s What We Know.” USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/23/trump-white-house-east-wing-demolition-explained/86837471007/.

    11. CNN. “In Pictures: Trump’s East Wing Demolition.” CNN Politics, 22 Oct. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/politics/gallery/east-wing-white-house-demolition.

    12. Getty Images. “Trump To Demolish Entire East Wing To Build White House Ballroom.” Getty Images, 2025, www.gettyimages.com/editorial-images/news/event/trump-to-demolish-entire-east-wing-to-build-white-house-ballroom/776405723.

    13. Allison, Charmayne. “Satellite Images Show the White House’s East Wing Has Been Demolished.” ABC News Australia, 24 Oct. 2025, www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/white-house-east-wing-demolished-trump-ballroom/105930582.

    14. Associated Press. “PHOTOS: White House Starts East Wing Demolition to Build Trump’s Ballroom.” PBS NewsHour, 21 Oct. 2025, www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/photos-white-house-starts-east-wing-demolition-to-build-trumps-ballroom.

    15. Yahoo News Canada. “Photos Reveal Shocking Destruction of East Wing as Crews Work to Build Trump’s $300M Ballroom.” Yahoo News, 22 Oct. 2025, ca.news.yahoo.com/photos-reveal-shocking-destruction-east-193833511.html.

    16. Deutsche Welle. “Trump’s White House Ballroom Sparks Criticism Amid Shutdown.” DW, 23 Oct. 2025, www.dw.com/en/trump-ballroom-project-white-house-renovations-shutdown/a-74478671.

    17. The New York Times. “The White House Wrecking Ball.” The New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/trump-white-house-demolition.html.

    18. Benzinga. “Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Deaf To Cost Of Living ‘Over The Sound of Bulldozers.'” Benzinga, 21 Oct. 2025, www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/10/48320523/elizabeth-warren-says-trump-is-deaf-to-cost-of-living-over-the-sound-of-bulldozers-knocking-down-white-house-wing-for-new-grand-ballroom.

    19. QuiverQuant. “Press Release: Senator Elizabeth Warren Critiques Donald Trump’s $200 Million Ballroom for Billionaires.” QuiverQuant, 15 Oct. 2025, www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release:+Senator+Elizabeth+Warren+Critiques+Donald+Trump’s+$200+Million+Ballroom+for+Billionaires.

    20. Fox News. “Trump White House Ballroom Sparks Liberal Outrage Over Demolition.” Fox News, 24 Oct. 2025, www.foxnews.com/media/democrats-liberal-media-figures-fume-over-trump-demolishing-white-house-east-wing-ballroom.

    Additional Citations – Added October 25, 2025

    What’s Been Lost In Donald Trump’s Teardown Of The East Wing To Build A White House Ballroom – Analysis- https://deadline.com/2025/10/trump-white-house-east-wing-demolition-1236595980, October 23, 2025

    White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show – https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/new-images-show-entire-white-house-east-wing/story?id=126800684 October 23, 2025

    The Daily, New York Times’ podcast, “The Trump administration completed its demolition of the East Wing of the White House on Thursday to make way for a new presidential ballroom” – https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/podcasts/the-daily/demolition-white-house-east-wing-ballroom.html October 24, 2025

    Google News – Lawsuit(s) East Wing – https://news.google.com/search?q=lawsuits%20east%20wing&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen October 25, 2025

    #2025 #America #Demolished #Demolition #Destroyed #DonaldTrump #DrWebEditorial #EastWing #Education #Health #History #Images #LawSuits #Libraries #Library #LibraryOfCongress #Opinion #PerplexityAI #Politics #Resistance #Science #SpecialReport #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #WhiteHouse

  3. Join us live from the SNP Conference 2025 in Aberdeen for the third and final day of the SNP’s 91st Annual National Conference 2025.

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  4. Join us live from the SNP Conference 2025 in Aberdeen for the second day of the SNP’s 91st Annual National Conference 2025.

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  5. Join us live from Aberdeen for opening day of the SNP’s 91st Annual National Conference 2025.

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  6. How and Why Did Democrats Say They Chose Shutdown over Trump – October 5, 2025 – A Special Report

    Special Report: Democrats, the 2025 Shutdown, and Trump’s Embrace of Project 2025

    By DrWeb — October 5, 2025

    DrWeb’s view in context and the thrust of the decision by Democratic leaders during the 2025 Federal Shutdown. This report examines how the Democratic strategy unfolded, the stakes of the standoff, and how former President Donald Trump is now openly embracing the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 as the blueprint for his second term. The adoption of this plan, once denied during the campaign, is reshaping the contours of the shutdown fight and raising questions about the balance of power.

    Overview & Stakes

    As the shutdown entered October, Democrats framed it as both a test of political resolve and a defense of core healthcare and social programs. They argue that Republicans, under Trump’s renewed influence, are using the budget process as a wedge to force acceptance of Project 2025’s sweeping proposals: mass layoffs, dismantling of federal agencies, and consolidation of executive power.

    The stakes are immediate and long-term. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face lost pay. Public services from healthcare research to postal delivery are curtailed. At the same time, the ideological battle now centers on whether Trump can leverage the crisis to sidestep Congress and implement a 900-page partisan blueprint outside normal democratic checks.

    Key Quotes & Excerpts (Chronological)

    Sept 25, 2025

    “The shutdown pain would be ‘caused by the Democrats.’”

    Politico. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/25/trump-shutdown-pain-blame-democrats-00580824

    Sept 29, 2025

    “The shutdown is being wielded not just as a bargaining chip but as a lever to rewire the federal government.”

    Time. https://time.com/7323278/trump-project-2025-government-shutdown/

    Sept 30, 2025

    “National parks will remain mostly open in shutdown.”

    Politico. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/30/national-parks-will-remain-mostly-open-in-shutdown-main-00589074

    Oct 1, 2025

    “About 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay, impacting HHS, CDC, and NIH.”

    LMT Online. https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/cuellar-federal-workers-solidarity-paycheck-forgo-21081996.php

    Oct 1, 2025

    “Welcome to the shutdown.”

    Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/01/welcome-shutdown/

    Oct 2, 2025

    “Trump is no longer distancing himself from Project 2025. He is now staffing his administration with its architects.”

    AP News. https://apnews.com/article/trump-project-2025-russ-vought-shutdown-2d1ea5e6e32c583ddf6b8a8164e523c3

    Oct 2, 2025

    “Mass federal layoffs could begin imminently, leveraging the shutdown to impose reductions in force.”

    Time. https://time.com/7323278/trump-project-2025-government-shutdown/

    Oct 3, 2025

    “Trump marked the Navy’s 250th anniversary during the shutdown, declaring: THE SHOW MUST GO ON!”

    AP News. https://apnews.com/article/926e1f114b704bc069dd9ad8fff449e0

    Oct 3, 2025

    “Trump now openly backing Project 2025 during government shutdown.”

    AP News. https://apnews.com/article/trump-project-2025-russ-vought-shutdown-2d1ea5e6e32c583ddf6b8a8164e523c3

    Oct 3, 2025

    “The GOP says it’s winning the shutdown. Some fear Trump’s cuts may change that.”

    AP News. https://apnews.com/article/republicans-trump-vought-shutdown-congress-democrats-transportation-0dff71ebe4f115feb8649a045646cb5c

    Oct 3, 2025

    “Trump Administration Halts $2.1 billion in Chicago Infrastructure Projects Amid Government Shutdown.”

    Time. https://time.com/7322946/trump-administration-funding-cuts-democratic-cities-government-shutdown/

    Oct 3, 2025

    “Slash and burn: Trump budget chief relishes chance to cut, fire and cancel.”

    The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/02/trump-russ-vought-government-shutdown

    Oct 4, 2025

    “Why this shutdown is different and what Trump is getting out of it.”

    PBS / Washington Week. https://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/video/2025/10/why-this-shutdown-is-different-and-what-trump-is-getting-out-of-it

    Oct 4, 2025

    “Trump’s vast federal cuts create distrust on Capitol Hill.”

    AP News. https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-congress-budget-project-2025-abba67746a7c74c88962def177759b44

    Oct 5, 2025

    “House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted it was Democrats blocking funding, while Democrats accused Trump of sabotaging negotiations.”

    The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/05/mike-johnson-democrats-government-shutdown

    Oct 5, 2025

    “Democrats are embracing the risky politics of a government shutdown to rein in president, activists say.”

    The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/05/democrats-healthcare-government-shutdown

    Oct 5, 2025

    “White House: Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks ‘going nowhere.’”

    Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-says-layoffs-will-start-if-trump-sees-shutdown-talks-going-nowhere-2025-10-05/

    Analysis

    Democrats’ strategy has been to draw a sharp line against Project 2025, framing it as an existential threat to constitutional checks and balances. Yet some critics say Democrats are risking political backlash by embracing a shutdown.

    Trump’s use of the shutdown to advance layoffs and executive consolidation shows how a budget impasse can morph into a constitutional stress test. With Russell Vought at the center, the administration is turning Heritage’s proposals into operational reality — while Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Adam Schiff try to keep their caucus united.

    Works Cited

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #DrWeb #DrWebSDomain #Education #FederalShutdown #Health #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #October2025 #Opinion #Politics #Resistance #Science #SpecialReport #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates

  7. 🇺🇦 Reuters traveled along the front line, where Ukrainian troops say Putin must be beaten back. Otherwise, said one, "he’s not going to stop over here."

    reuters.com/world/life-ukraine

    #ukraine #russia #specialreport

  8. IBM and a long list of its current and former execs are being sued by investors, who claim mainframe sales were used to fraudulently prop up newer, trendier parts of its business. A #SpecialReport by @ThomasClaburn reg.cx/475z

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