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  "id": 18222622,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/05/trump-talks-marble-chandeliers-and-drones-while-showcasing-us400m-white-house-ballroom-as-democrats-seize-congress-in-midterm-rout/242014"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump showcased the new White House ballroom during his press conference following his party's midterms defeat. Trump described the ballroom as one of the biggest and most beautiful in the world, emphasizing its classical columns carved from limestone. He also highlighted the high-quality marble flooring that has been sought after for over 50 years. Trump unveiled plans to install 100 drones on the building's roof and mentioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping had admired the structure during his visit in September. The president then spoke for 16 minutes about various aspects of the ballroom, including chandeliers and kitchen layouts. He downplayed the significance of the midterm results, stating that the country was more successful than ever. Trump dismissed the controversy surrounding the Iran war and the rising cost of living, and warned Democrats against attempting to impeach him again. During the Q&A session, Trump remained positive about his prospects for the remaining two years of his presidency and insisted on watching the steel beams being installed.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Nov 5 — While Republicans nursed a brutal hangover from their US midterms defeat, President...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US midterm election 2026 results: What Democrats' Congress takeover means for Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee",
        "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": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Envision chandeliers': Trump touts ballroom after midterms rout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/envision-chandeliers-trump-touts-ballroom-after-midterms-rout",
        "published": "2026-11-04T23:00:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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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."
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