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The East Wing

The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks

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What is happening at the White House?
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Why is the U.S. bailing out Argentina?
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America has No Kings
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The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks
The East Wing
Oct 23, 2025 Season 2 Episode 27
Girl Friday

By now, you've seen the images or read the news clips: the White House's East Wing is being (at least partially) demolished. Why is Donald Trump building a $300 million ballroom? Who will pay for it? Is this level of White House renovation unprecedented or expected? In this episode, Phoenix Ricks discusses the history of White House reconstructions and the efforts to preserve the current design of the White House. Plus: No Kings protests swept the nation last week, and if the U.S. bailout is any indication, the "A" in MAGA stands for Argentina. 

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