Today’s news
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume White House Ballroom Construction
The $400 million project was previously halted by a lower court ruling.

Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue
This is the second time this week the court has overturned a lower court's block on the project.
Vance Faces Perilous VP Role as Trump's Iran Negotiator
The vice president risks becoming the public face of a diplomatic failure, trapped between loyalty and survival.
Recent news
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Excessive Drinking, Erratic Behavior
The report cites over two dozen current and former officials describing incidents of Patel's intoxication and unreachability, raising concerns about public safety and his leadership of the agency.
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Excessive Drinking, Unavailability
Reports suggest Patel's alcohol-fueled nights have disrupted critical briefings and meetings, raising concerns about public safety and agency readiness.
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Back at 'Fake News' After Bombshell Report
Patel refutes claims of drinking, absences, and impending firing in scathing social media response.
Apr. 18, 2026
Trump Escalates Pressure on Fed Chair Powell Through Criminal Probe
Analyst warns of 'disturbing' new level of presidential interference with Federal Reserve independence.
Apr. 18, 2026
Court Clears Trump Admin to Continue White House Ballroom Construction
Appeals court grants stay, allowing $400M project to move forward despite legal challenges.
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Accused of Drinking on the Job
Investigative report alleges Patel has been intoxicated during sensitive national security briefings
Apr. 18, 2026
Aging Trump-Aligned Justices Resist Pressure to Retire
Supreme Court conservatives Alito and Thomas plan to stay on the bench despite GOP calls for them to step down.
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Threatens Lawsuit Over 'Categorically False' Drinking Report
Kash Patel says The Atlantic's claims about his leadership are fabricated and defamatory.
Apr. 18, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Instability and Alcoholism
Concerns raised over leadership volatility and impact on national security
Apr. 18, 2026
Photog Wins Award for Viral Oval Office Fainting Photo
Getty's Andrew Harnik to be honored for capturing Trump's reaction to guest collapse.
Apr. 18, 2026
Trump Signs Bill Extending Controversial Surveillance Powers
The short-term renewal sets up another showdown in Congress over the program's future.
Apr. 18, 2026
Trump and Rogan Meet in Oval Office to Discuss Psychedelics
The president signed an executive order to expedite research into using psychedelics to treat mental illness.
Apr. 18, 2026
RFK Jr. Defends Trump's Mental Fitness in Heated Congressional Hearing
HHS Secretary clashes with Democratic lawmaker over president's stability and 25th Amendment concerns.
Apr. 18, 2026
Starmer Would Have Blocked Mandelson's Appointment Over Vetting Failure, Says Lammy
Deputy PM Lammy claims PM Starmer was unaware of security concerns that led to Mandelson's failed vetting
Apr. 18, 2026
White House Weighs Potential FBI Director Replacements Amid Kash Patel Controversy
Reports of Patel's alleged intoxication and erratic behavior raise concerns about leadership at the bureau
Apr. 18, 2026
Former Foreign Chief Accuses PM of Throwing Top Civil Servant 'Under the Bus'
Sir Simon McDonald says Sir Oliver Robbins was dismissed as scapegoat over Mandelson security vetting scandal
Apr. 18, 2026
UK PM Starmer accused of 'blatant dishonesty' over Epstein-linked envoy
Downing Street confirms disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson failed security vetting, contradicting PM's earlier assurances
Apr. 18, 2026
Presidential Message Commemorates 250 Years of the Bible in America
Nearly 500 Americans to participate in public reading of the entire Bible over one week
Apr. 17, 2026
Trump Fumes Over Ballroom Pause as Aides Push Midterms
President lashes out on social media after judge blocks construction of new ballroom.
Apr. 17, 2026
Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Clears First Federal Hurdle
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve the concept design for the president's planned monument to honor America's 250th birthday.