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Judge Halts White House Ballroom Construction Project

Federal judge says President Trump lacks authority to build $400 million ballroom without congressional approval.

Federal Judge Blocks $400M White House Ballroom Project

The court ruled the President cannot alter the historic White House based on personal preference.

Judge Halts White House Ballroom Construction

Ruling blocks Trump administration's $400 million project to build new ballroom on the White House grounds.

DC Circuit Pauses Judge's Order to Rehire Voice of America Staff

The appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that required the rehiring of staffers and restoration of broadcasts.

Court Halts White House Ballroom Renovation

Judge rules major changes require Congressional approval

Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Plan

Ruling requires congressional approval for $400 million project

Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Ban on 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Youth

Ruling raises free speech concerns, threatens similar laws in other states

Swalwell Lawyers Demand FBI Halt Release of Old Investigative File

Congressman's attorneys warn of legal action if decade-old records are made public.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order to End NPR and PBS Funding

Ruling cites First Amendment protections for public media outlets

Judge Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Plan

Ruling halts former president's proposal to build luxury event space on site of demolished East Wing.

Judge blocks Trump's $400M White House ballroom project

The former president's plan to build a lavish new ballroom has been halted for now.

Judge Blocks Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan

Ruling halts construction on proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom project.

Former FBI Agents Sue Patel, Bondi Over Alleged Political Firings

Lawsuit claims agents were terminated without due process for political reasons.

Former FBI Agents File Class-Action Suit Against Bureau, DOJ

Lawsuit alleges mass firings based on perceived political affiliation without due process

Judge Grills Pentagon Over New Press Restrictions

Concerns raised about potential violation of court order safeguarding media access.

Jan. 6 Rioters File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Government

Plaintiffs allege police used excessive force against pro-Trump mob that attacked Capitol

DOJ to Pay Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn $1M to Settle Lawsuit

Settlement resolves Flynn's claims of malicious prosecution during Trump administration

DOJ to Pay Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn $1M to Settle Suit

Settlement resolves Flynn's malicious prosecution lawsuit against the government.

Justice Department Settles Lawsuit from Trump Ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 Million

The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.

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