“The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.” — New York Times
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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny were busy cleaning their grandfather’s gutters when he made an announcement.
“Children, we’re going to Washington, DC, to see the White House!”
“Oh, gee,” exclaimed Benny, “I’ve always wanted to visit a castle!”
“Silly Benny,” said Violet softly, “the White House isn’t a castle. It’s the temporary home of our democratically elected president.”