The East Wing of the White House has now been demolished as construction crews turn their attention to debris removal, a White House official said. The demolition work is intended to pave the way for President Trump's planned ballroom. | NBC News

On day 20 of the government shutdown, video shows construction crews at the White House's East Wing tearing down walls to make room for Pres. Trump’s vast new ballroom. The East Wing was constructed in 1902 and has been renovated before, including a 1942 renovation that added a 2nd story, according to a press release from the White House announcing the ballroom's renovation. More this evening on #WorldNewsTonight. https://abcnews.go.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfaceb

Demolition has begun on the White House as bulldozers rip away portions of the East Wing to make room for Pres. Trump’s new 90,000 square foot ballroom. The construction comes with the government shut down and the House out of session. Mary Bruce reports. https://abcnews.link/9M0hKd4 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir