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WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond, Jonathan Edwards) - Trump cites national security in appeal to keep building White House ballroom

“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.

NYTIMES (Robert Jimison) - Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

A federal judge on Saturday said the Trump Administration the demand to collect data from universities was rolled out in a "rushed and chaotic" manner.

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump threatens Iran with "hell" if Hormuz strait isn't open in 48 hours

President Trump threatened on Saturday that "hell will reign down" on Iran if the regime doesn't agree to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Why it matters: Trump's 10-day deadline to Iran is expected to expire on Monday. He previously threatened to bomb the country's energy, water and oil infrastructure if no deal was reached to open the strait. - Tehran has accused Trump of planning to commit war crimes. - Over the last ten days the U.S. and Iran have held indirect negotiations through Pakistan , Egypt and Turkey to try and reach a deal of a ceasefire in return for opening the strait of Hormuz. No significant progress has been achieved so far. What they're saying: "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN…