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Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval
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Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's White House ballroom project, stating that Congress must authorize the construction before it can proceed. The ruling, which suspends the $400 million endeavor, represents a significant setback for the Department of Justice, with the judge specifying that the President is not the 'owner' of the White House, requiring Congressional consent for the project.

How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits
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How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits

Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox By rolling back a bedrock climate legal determination, the Trump administration has undercut its attacks on a groundbreaking state climate accountability law, green groups have argued in court. Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to kill a first-of-its-kind 2024 Vermont “climate superfund” policy r...