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10 Photos of Jayme Leagh Franklin: Aide Blasts Weirdos Claiming She Has a Button to Wake Donald Trump Up

Former White House aide Jayme Leagh Franklin hits back at viral social media claims that she held a hidden stomach device to wake Donald Trump during an Oval Office event.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Trump’s catering-truck farce

Trump usually directs the food spectacle. The reported catering-truck escape briefly made him part of the scenery

Salon · Aug 12

Trump admin plans to spend $900m on White House 'modernisation projects': Report

The Donald Trump administration is planning to spend at least $900 million on construction and modernisation projects across the White House grounds, a significantly higher figure than previously reported, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Trump wants a ‘drone port’ on White House ballroom, mockups show

In three “DronePort” posts, the president depicted the roof of the ballroom structure covered by numerous military drone aircraft, armed soldiers and refueling trucks

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Trump Fires Back as Federal Appeals Court Halts His $400 Million White House Ballroom Over Lack of Congressional Approval: 'National Disgrace'

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s $400 million plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered his administration to halt above-ground construction.

Benzinga · Aug 8

'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics

US President Trump frequently discusses grass, linking it to his real estate background and golf interests. He has mentioned grass in numerous public events over the past 18 months. Trump is overseeing significant changes to the White House grounds, including a new helipad. His administration is also focused on beautifying…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction without congressional approval

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress.

Euronews · Aug 7

Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Upholds Injunction Against White House Ballroom Construction; Next Stop, One First Street

Judge Rao writes a powerful dissent that is likely to find a receptive audience at One First Street.

Reason · Aug 7

Trump Ballroom Construction Injunction: US court halts $400 million White House project

A federal appeals court has halted President Trump's White House ballroom project. The court ruled that major renovations require congressional approval, not presidential decree. This decision prevents above-ground construction while legal challenges continue. The administration argued for security needs, but the court rejected this justification. The Supreme Court may now…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million ballroom project, grants 14 days for Supreme Court appeal

A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, dealing a significant setback to the president's plan to reshape the historic complex.

The Times of India · Aug 7