The National Trust for Historical Preservation is suing the Trump administration over the construction of a new ballroom to replace the demolished East Wing. The lawsuit would block him from building it until the project receives a series of federal approvals.

The average mortgage interest rate on a 30-year term is now 6.00%, as of December 11, 2025, according to Zillow. That's a slight drop from the 6.12% it was earlier this week. The average mortgage rate on a 15-year term, however, stayed put at 5.50% overnight.