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AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - Trump's ballroom costs are rising. What we know about the secret underground bunker

The development costs of President Trump's White House ballroom keep rising — as does speculation about what the finished project, including its underground complex, will look like. The big picture: Trump 's ballroom project is more than a simple remodel of the East Wing. It's a complete overhaul featuring what appears to be a military-grade underground bunker, meant to protect and secure the president. - The project remains in legal limbo after a federal appeals court ruled in August that Trump's ballroom plans need congressional approval. Trump said he plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn the decision. By the numbers: The ballroom is expected to cost around $600 million — with about half of that coming from taxpayer…

Who presented the plans for the proposed White House ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission in Washington, D.C., on January 8?
Architect Shalom Baranes presented the plans to the National Capital Planning Commission.
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What is the nature of the underground structure being built beneath the new White House ballroom?
The project is described as a complete overhaul of the East Wing that includes what appears to be a military-grade underground bunker designed to protect and secure the president; Trump has referred to it as a "massive complex," though specific details remain unclear because many details are classified.
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What other construction projects is the Trump administration planning for the White House complex?
The administration is planning to spend at least an additional $300 million on various projects, which include a helipad, a visitor screening center, and changes to the Rose Garden. Additionally, in May, the administration reportedly suggested requesting $1 billion from taxpayers for security upgrades across the entire White House campus.
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What are the legal challenges facing the development of the White House ballroom and the underground complex?
The project is in legal limbo following a federal appeals court ruling in August stating that Trump's ballroom plans require congressional approval. In response, Trump has stated his intention to ask the Supreme Court to overturn that decision.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Trump didn't like the plane': Michael Steele SLAMS AF1 plane swap snafu

MS NOW confirms Trump left behind several senior officials and cabinet members on his secret flight from Turkey last month. The Weeknight hosts respond.

How did Michael Steele react to the Air Force One plane swap snafu?
Michael Steele slammed the Air Force One plane swap snafu, suggesting that "Trump didn't like the plane."
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What did MS NOW hosts report regarding Donald Trump's secret flight from Turkey last month?
MS NOW confirms that Trump left behind several senior officials and cabinet members on his secret flight from Turkey last month.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Corrupt and unconstitutional': New lawsuit targets Trump's Truth Social grift

As the self-enrichment of Donald Trump in his second term reaches new heights, Trump is being sued for the new Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 for early access to the president's market-moving posts.

What specific service on Truth Social is being targeted in the lawsuit against Donald Trump?
The lawsuit targets a new Truth Social service that charges users up to $100,000 for early access to the president's market-moving posts.
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What is the nature of the new lawsuit targeting Donald Trump regarding his Truth Social platform?
The lawsuit characterizes Trump's actions as a "corrupt and unconstitutional" grift involving self-enrichment.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Trump didn't like the plane': Michael Steele slams AF1 plane swap snafu

MS NOW confirms Trump left behind several senior officials and Cabinet members on his secret flight from Turkey last month. The Weeknight hosts respond.

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Necessarily novel': Fmr. federal prosecutor lauds lawsuit against Trump's Truth Social grift

As the self-enrichment of Donald Trump in his second term reaches new extreme heights, Trump is now being sued for the new Truth Social service that charges up to $100,000 for early access to the president's market-moving posts. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight to break down the latest grift.

According to former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori, what is the nature of the Truth Social service being sued?
Khardori characterizes the service as a "grift" and notes that it involves charging up to $100,000 for early access to market-moving posts.
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Who is the former federal prosecutor providing analysis on the Truth Social lawsuit?
Ankush Khardori is the former federal prosecutor who provides a breakdown of the situation.
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What is the specific service being challenged in the lawsuit against Donald Trump's Truth Social?
The lawsuit targets a new Truth Social service that charges fees of up to $100,000 for early access to posts from the president that are considered market-moving.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Election denier ‘MyPillow Guy’ denies HIS OWN election loss

‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell, best known for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, lost his Minnesota gubernatorial primary by double digits—and is still refusing to concede.

What was the margin of victory for Mike Lindell's opponent in the Minnesota gubernatorial primary?
Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota gubernatorial primary by double digits.
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In what election did Mike Lindell engage in efforts to overturn the results?
Mike Lindell was known for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Who is Mike Lindell, also known as 'MyPillow Guy', and what was his political outcome in the Minnesota gubernatorial primary?
Mike Lindell, commonly referred to as 'MyPillow Guy' due to his involvement with the company, lost the Minnesota gubernatorial primary by double digits. Despite this loss, he is refusing to concede the election.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Russian nesting doll of scandal’: New fallout from Trump’s secret flight

Journalist Garrett Graff joins to discuss "the Russian nesting doll of scandal" within Trump’s decoy plane swap, including corner-cutting on presidential security, an attack on freedom of the press, and the ongoing risk of Trump's war with Iran.

Who discussed the complexities of the scandal surrounding Donald Trump's decoy plane swap?
Journalist Garrett Graff discussed the "Russian nesting doll of scandal" related to the decoy plane swap, which encompasses security concerns, press freedom issues, and risks regarding Iran.
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What specific issues are being discussed regarding the fallout from Donald Trump's secret flight and decoy plane swap?
The fallout involves what is being described as a "Russian nesting doll of scandal," which includes allegations of corner-cutting on presidential security, an attack on freedom of the press, and the ongoing risk associated with Trump's war with Iran.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Rep. Jamie Raskin torches Trump's downplaying of slush fund: 'We don't care what you call it'

Trump's DOJ is going to extraordinary lengths to punish the president's enemies, now convening a rare special grand jury to potentially release a report related to its subject even if they don't end up being prosecuted. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins The Weeknight with his plans to fight back.

According to the report, what is the Department of Justice (DOJ) accused of doing in relation to the president's enemies?
The DOJ is accused of going to extraordinary lengths to punish the president's enemies.
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What action is the Department of Justice (DOJ) taking regarding a special grand jury according to the report?
The DOJ is convening a rare special grand jury that may potentially release a report related to its subject, even if the subjects do not end up being prosecuted.
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What is Rep. Jamie Raskin's (D-MD) response to Donald Trump's characterization of the slush fund?
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) stated that "We don't care what you call it" in response to Trump's downplaying of the slush fund.
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