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Trump White House Gets New Security Focused Renovation

The Daily Beast

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July 10, 2026

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Trump White House Gets New Security Focused Renovation

Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APThe White House is upgrading its front door in the latest project to take over the people’s house since Donald Trump returned to office. A Secret Service official confirmed to the Daily Beast that the White House was receiving security upgrades, but referred all further questions to the White House. The new front door project is expected to take months, an official told CNN, which was first to report on the latest renovation. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns

Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Trump expands his makeover to the iconic columns outside the main entrance. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Reveals Tacky New Additions to White House

Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump snuck in a look at his latest gaudy White House renovations during a Truth Social rampage on Wednesday evening.Trump, 80, posted a photo on his social media platform of the walkway to the West Wing, which now features his signature gilded-script sign labeling it as such.“The newly revamped West Wing of the White House, including signage and renovated walls, maple trees, and plantings!” the president captioned the post.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Democrats plan multiple probes of Trump if they reclaim House

Dems plan multiple Trump probes if they reclaim House...Click to read more

Irish Star

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump sparks new renovation fears as mystery scaffolding erected around White House

The White House is gearing up for more renovations after scaffolding was spotted at the historic building's North Portico

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Media] NEW - "Security enhancements and upgrades,"

NEW - Security enhancements and upgrades, are underway on the North Portico of the White House, according to a White House official.Massive tarps now conceal the construction site, printed with images of pillars and a light fixture designed to replicate the look of the original portico.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/mv5wz8tdui/@disclosetvDisclose.tvWhite House entrance undergoing 'security enhancements and upgrades'Breaking news from around the world.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 1, 2026

Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs

For the first time in history, extensive roofing and renovation works have begun at the Cave of the Patriarchs, after planning and construction authorities were transferred from the Hebron municipality.

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Related coverage for "Trump White House Gets New Security Focused Renovation": USA TODAY — Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns. The Daily Beast — Trump Reveals Tacky New Additions to White House. Off The Press — Democrats plan multiple probes of Trump if they reclaim House. Irish Star — Trump sparks new renovation fears as mystery scaffolding erected around White House . Disclose.tv — [Media] NEW - "Security enhancements and upgrades,". Arutz Sheva — Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs