Donald Trump’s endless White House makeover will now see a statue of Christopher Columbus installed—a nod to Italian Americans that the president hopes will give a boost to Republicans in upcoming midterm elections.

The Democrat roadblock was expected but “raises the prospect of Chair Powell staying on as FOMC chair (not Board of Governors chair) beyond May,” noted UBS.

The new triangular gable, which was first seen in renderings shared in July by the White House, sat atop six columns.

President Trump emphasized that the ballroom would not be taller than the Executive Mansion of the White House, as he faces criticism over the size of the project.

Review panels and a federal judge have asked if the project can be made smaller. Historic preservationists say the planned 90,000-square-foot addition will overshadow the mansion.

Karoline Leavitt’s claim is a stark departure from Trump’s actual and unambiguous comments.

A major GOP donor has attacked President Donald Trump, saying his second presidency has enriched his family and organizations close to it. Citadel CEO and Wall Street titan Ken Griffin was speaking at a conference in Florida on Tuesday when he asked whether actions taken by key figures in the White House orbit were purely in the American people’s interest.

The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump favors a 250-foot-tall “Independence Arch," calling the monument an iconic part of his vision for America’s 250th anniversary.

The shutdown will continue until Tuesday and maybe beyond that as Speaker Mike Johnson faces razor-thin margins and mounting resistance