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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

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

'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.

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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.

Reason

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.

International Business Times UK

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

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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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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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.

France 24

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.

Reason

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

The Guardian - US

‘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.”

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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."

Reason

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Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion

The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.

The Independent UK

DOJ just filed court documents that read like a Trump Truth post over his stalled $400M ballroom: ‘Very bad for our country’

Court document is rife with Trumpian flourishes, including random capitalizations and other idiosyncratic and casual turns of phrase

International Business Times UK

Trump Used Saturday's Shooting to Give Historic Preservationists a 9AM Deadline to Drop Their Lawsuit, or the DOJ Will Kill It for Them

Following a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trump administration pressures the National Trust to drop its lawsuit against the White House ballroom construction, citing security concerns.

The Guardian - US

DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting

Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’

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The Guardian - US

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approval

Reason

Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him

The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns.

The Mary Sue

Federal judge slams Trump’s national security excuse for 90,000 sq.ft. White House ballroom as downright absurd

A federal judge just called out the absurdity of using national security as an excuse to build a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House. In a sharp 10-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon slammed the attempt to justify the entire project under a loophole meant only for critical…

The Independent UK

Judge rejects Trump’s claim that White House ballroom is for national security

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The Independent UK

Trump rants against ‘highly political judge’ who orders another pause on his White House ballroom construction

Trump railed against a Republican-appointed judge after his $400 million ballroom project was disrupted by the courts yet again

The Independent UK

Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site

A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom has clarified that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site

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‘The less the world knows’: Trump’s team demands end to annoying ballroom questions, insists national security on the line

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