Trump designates the Oval Office as a national monument after Republican midterm losses, fuelling speculation over further White House renovations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nov 5 - US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a document to make the White House's Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.