DAILYCALLER (Thomas Wong) - Supreme Court Announces 11th-Hour Intervention To Decide Fate Of Trump’s East Wing Construction Blitz
Supreme Court Announces 11th-Hour Intervention To Decide Fate Of Trump’s White House Construction Blitz
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Blanche argues Congress already approved White House ballroom
The project has been mired in legal trouble since its inception.
WASHINGTONPOST (Jonathan O'Connell, Sarah Blaskey) - Senate Democrats request audit of Trump’s ballroom project
The senators’ letter says the administration’s handling of the project raises “concerns about transparency, accountability, and stewardship of this national landmark.”
AI:Senate Democrats are attempting to launch a political investigation into the White House ballroom construction by requesting an audit, citing alleged concerns regarding transparency and stewardship of the historic landmark. This move follows a recurring pattern of Democratic opposition to the administration's ongoing efforts to resume work on the project via the Supreme Court after previous legal setbacks.Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Legal experts say National Trust faces uphill standing fight at Supreme Court over White House ballroom
Legal analysts say the National Trust for Historic Preservation will struggle to prove it has legal standing to block President Trump's White House ballroom, a weakness that could let the Supreme Court end the case without ever ruling on the construction itself. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction in […] The post Legal experts say National Trust faces uphill standing fight at Supreme Court over White House ballroom appeared first on American Almanac .
Legal analysts say the National Trust for Historic Preservation will struggle to prove it has legal standing to block President Trump's White House ballroom, a weakness that could let the Supreme Court end the case without ever ruling on the construction itself. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction in a 2-1 decision, ruling that the Trump administration cannot proceed with above-ground construction of the ballroom without Congressional authorization. The court stayed its own ruling for 14 days, giving the administration a window to appeal to the Supreme Court, a step Trump vowed to take in a social media post shortly after the decision came down. But two legal experts who spoke to Fox News…Open
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Zach Schonfeld and The Hill) - Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court panel blocked President Trump’s White House ballroom in a 2-1 vote on Friday, saying that work must stop except for below-ground construction, including installations Trump says are needed for security. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit panel ruled that Congress retains control over funding for development at the White House and [...]
NYTIMES (Emily Badger) - Park Service Finds Trump’s Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.
NYTIMES (Zach Montague) - Appeals Court Panel to Hear Arguments Over Trump’s Ballroom
A three-judge panel will consider whether a lower court erred in ordering construction stopped until President Trump secured the support of Congress.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Marty Hobe) - DOJ demands judge dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after assassination plot
The National Trust for Historic Preservation said Monday it would not back down from its suit.