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  "id": 18198371,
  "title": "'Envision chandeliers': Trump touts ballroom after midterms rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/envision-chandeliers-trump-touts-ballroom-after-midterms-rout",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T23:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1571053/envision-chandeliers-trump-touts-ballroom-after-midterms-rout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following a devastating defeat in the United States midterm elections, President Donald Trump turned his attention to showcasing the new ballroom at the White House. The president announced that it would be not only one of the largest but also the most beautiful ballroom in the world. Trump, speaking to reporters inside the building's framework, declared he was there to sign the final steel beam going into the roof of his $400 million pride and joy.\n\nDuring a 16-minute speech, Trump discussed various aspects of the ballroom, from marble floors to chandeliers. He spoke of the classical columns that would dwarf those of the US Supreme Court, stating they were being carved from beautiful limestone. Trump also detailed the building's roof, which could accommodate up to 100 drones or helicopters, and mentioned that Chinese President Xi had admired the structure during a September visit.\n\nHowever, the president's remarks were largely devoid of any reference to the significant electoral losses, which were largely attributed to voter anger over the Iran war and the rising cost of living. The president remained focused on the grandeur of the ballroom, telling reporters to \"watch the beam go up\" as he worked on the project.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: While Republicans nursed a brutal hangover from their US midterm defeat, President Donald Trump was busy showing off his new ballroom at the White House.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump showcased new White House ballroom post-midterms.",
    "Ballroom to be largest and most beautiful in the world.",
    "Trump signed final steel beam for $400 million project."
  ],
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/us-midterm-election-2026-results-what-democrats-congress-takeover",
        "published": "2026-11-04T14:59:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump faces reckoning, but focuses on ballroom, after devastating losses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-faces-reckoning-but-focuses-on-ballroom-after-devastating-losses",
        "published": "2026-11-04T22:31:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "After Republicans routed, Trump devotes first post-midterm event to White House ballroom",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/after-republicans-routed-trump-devotes-first-post-midterm-event-to",
        "published": "2026-11-04T23:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-brags-about-his-white-house-ballroom-and-seeks-to-deflect-blame",
        "published": "2026-11-05T00:00:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Trump talks marble, chandeliers and drones while showcasing US$400m White House ballroom as Democrats seize Congress in midterm rout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-talks-marble-chandeliers-and-drones-while-showcasing-us-400m",
        "published": "2026-11-05T01:00:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}