Donald Trump is working to leave a lasting mark during his current presidency.
The president has considered various projects to define his time in office. These include monuments bearing his name and a ballroom in his preferred style. He has also shown interest in acquiring Greenland.
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President Donald Trump has announced or begun a wide-ranging set of construction and renovation efforts in Washington, D.C., from resurfacing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to pursuing a new White House ballroom and proposed monument projects tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary in July 2026. Several initiatives have prompted lawsuits, procedural disputes and public backlash, even as federal planning bodies continue to review and, in some cases, approve the proposals.
President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by a burst of foreign-policy activity, culminating in a U.S.-led war with Iran that has rattled energy markets and intensified debate at home about whether the White House is neglecting domestic priorities. Recent polling has shown significant shares of Americans saying Trump spends too much time on international matters despite his “America First” positioning.
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President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night, facing low approval ratings and recent setbacks. The speech, starting at 9 p.m. ET, will highlight administration accomplishments and new policy proposals on affordability. Democrats plan responses criticizing the president's approach to issues like immigration and foreign policy.