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Trump's White House Ballroom Is a Monument to His Lawlessness

By unilaterally razing and replacing the East Wing, the president again shows his disregard for the rule of law and the separation of powers.

Reason · Sep 2

Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to continue White House ballroom construction. This ruling blocks a lower court order halting above-ground development. A historic preservation group sued to stop the project last year. The court cited national security and legal standing for its decision.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work

The Independent UK · Aug 31

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Trump's Ballroom Construction Resumes as SCOTUS Pauses Injunction, But Leaves the Bigger Fight Unresolved

The Supreme Court paused a lower-court order blocking Trump's ballroom project, but the fight over funding and authority is far from settled.

Latin Times · Aug 22

Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now

The Supreme Court’s chief justice is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe's reservation

A federal judge has refused to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent

The Independent UK · Aug 14

D.C. Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Trump's Ballroom

The Constitution assigns control of federal property to Congress, which never approved the president's demolition and replacement of the East Wing.

Reason · Aug 10

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US appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered US President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction of its $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The court added that a president cannot fundamentally reshape the White House without congressional approval.

France 24 · Aug 7

Court blocks Donald Trump's bid to build $400 million White House ballroom

A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its 400 million dollar ballroom at the White House without…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

US appeals court blocks Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction. The court upheld a preliminary injunction against the $400 million project. This ruling tests the presidential authority of Donald Trump. The administration must now seek congressional authorization for the ballroom. The court placed its ruling…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Foiled UFC terror attack should allow Trump to build ballroom as its ‘Drone port and Sniper Nest’ would destroy threats, DOJ says

Government lawyers urge appeals court to let construction continue ‘to defend against such attacks’ after an allegedly foiled plot to assassinate the president

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Trump’s DOJ ‘quietly assuring allies’ to expect slush fund payouts

Justice Department insists the fund is ‘not moving forward’ but officials are reportedly telling allies another story

The Independent UK · Jun 11

'Don't Play Possum With Me!': Judge Issues Explosive Warning to Trump's DOJ Over 'Dead' $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge warned the DOJ against reviving Trump's controversial settlement fund, despite claims it is defunct. Legal challenges and political tensions continue to surround the initiative.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

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Reason · Jun 10

Trump's Position in the White House Ballroom Case Reflects His General Resistance to Judicial Review

The president has repeatedly argued that courts have no business deciding whether his actions are legal.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

The DOJ Just Argued That 'Speed Is a Loophole': Move Fast Enough and the President Can 'Bulldoze' Even the Statue of Liberty

A federal appeals court is reviewing the legality of Trump's unauthorised White House ballroom project, questioning the limits of presidential power and the role of judicial oversight in landmark preservation.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

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 · May 31

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.

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The Independent UK · May 25

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

Euronews · May 21

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.

France 24 · May 20

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.

Reason · May 15

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.

The Guardian - US · May 14

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

We Got This Covered · May 12

‘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.”

Reason · May 8

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."

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