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Trump could get away with bulldozing Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in ballroom fight

A lawsuit to stop construction of the president’s ballroom project was too late, Justice Department lawyers told appeals court judges

The Independent UK

Trump says judge who blocked his ballroom will be responsible for ‘Death and Destruction’ if there is an attack on DC

President Donald Trump railed against the judge while claiming a droneport on the ballroom’s roof will be critical to defend Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

Trump officials rush to court to say Secret Service shooting is why the White House needs a ballroom

DOJ’s Truth Social-inspired filing lists out ‘Top Secret’ additions to sprawling project after gunman opens fire near checkpoint

The Independent UK

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United States: sanctions lifted on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese

The US Treasury Department has announced that sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese have been lifted. Last week, a federal judge ordered their suspension after upholding an appeal lodged by Albanese’s relatives.

Euronews

US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and credit card services.

France 24

Judge Stops U.S. Treasury From Sanctioning Someone's Speech

The Trump administration accused Francesca Albanese of “lawfare that targets U.S. and Israeli persons.” But a court said that’s not ground to seize her property.

Reason

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on occupied Palestinian territories

Trump officials likely violated Francesca Albanese’s rights by imposing measures after she criticized Israel, says judge

The Guardian - US

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‘Did he violate his oath again?’: Pete Hegseth tries to tear down Sen Kelly, but Kelly gets the last laugh

Hegseth’s words to Kelly: “I think that’s exactly the right question, too, Senator.”

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D.C. Circuit Seems Disinclined To Let Pete Hegseth Punish a Senator for His Speech

The defense secretary argues that military retirees like Sen. Mark Kelly are not allowed to say things he unilaterally deems "prejudicial to good order and discipline."

Reason

Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion

The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.

Reason

DOJ just filed court documents that read like a Trump Truth post over his stalled $400M ballroom: ‘Very bad for our country’

Court document is rife with Trumpian flourishes, including random capitalizations and other idiosyncratic and casual turns of phrase

The Independent UK

Trump Used Saturday's Shooting to Give Historic Preservationists a 9AM Deadline to Drop Their Lawsuit, or the DOJ Will Kill It for Them

Following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trump administration pressures the National Trust to drop its lawsuit against the White House ballroom construction, citing security concerns.

International Business Times UK

DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting

Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’

The Guardian - US

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approval

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Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him

The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns.

The Mary Sue

Federal judge slams Trump’s national security excuse for 90,000 sq.ft. White House ballroom as downright absurd

A federal judge just called out the absurdity of using national security as an excuse to build a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House. In a sharp 10-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon slammed the attempt to justify the entire project under a loophole meant only for critical…

The Independent UK

Judge rejects Trump’s claim that White House ballroom is for national security

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Trump rants against ‘highly political judge’ who orders another pause on his White House ballroom construction

Trump railed against a Republican-appointed judge after his $400 million ballroom project was disrupted by the courts yet again

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The Independent UK

Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site

A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom has clarified that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site

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‘The less the world knows’: Trump’s team demands end to annoying ballroom questions, insists national security on the line

Who even created this security problem?

International Business Times UK

$400m White House Ballroom 'Essential' To Protect Donald Trump and First Family From Missile Attacks

The Trump administration is arguing in court that halting a $400m White House ballroom and bunker overhaul would endanger national security, setting up a sharp clash with preservationists and a federal judge.

The Independent UK

Court rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stops

President Donald Trump has argued the completion of the $400m ballroom is necessary for his safety

The Independent UK

Trump’s DOJ claims East Wing was ‘infested’ and ‘dilapidated’ in latest appeal over White House ballroom

Trump administration prepares for Supreme Court fight as lawyers claim stop-work order ‘gravely threatens national security’

The Conversation

In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

Sand was thrown in the gears of President Donald Trump’s grand White House ballroom plans on March 31, 2026, when U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ordered a pause on construction.

The Independent UK

Trump has $377 million to spend on further White House renovations this year, figures show

President Donald Trump has already made a swathe of changes to the executive mansion in Washington, D.C., and has the funding in place to continue to indulge his passion for interior design

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