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  "id": 18222965,
  "title": "Trump boasts WH ballroom after midterm rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-boasts-wh-ballroom-after-midterm-rout",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:25:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trumps-first-post-election-appearance-is-all-about-white-house-ballroom/articleshow/135555410.cms"
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  "account": "Washington: President Donald Trump wasted no time in shifting his focus to the White House ballroom following his Republican Party's devastating defeat in the midterm elections. Hours after the election results were announced, Trump held a press conference to showcase the final steel beam of the ballroom's construction. The president gushed about the opulent Corinthian design that would be employed for the ballroom's pillars, describing them as \"the creme de la creme.\" The White House's renovation projects have been a focal point of Trump's public appearances, with some Republicans suggesting the administration should instead prioritize addressing inflation and the conflict with Iran. Despite the political backlash, Trump seemed unfazed, stating that the ballroom was necessary for the country's prestige. He even mentioned his desire for chandeliers and marble floors in the space.",
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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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