ABCNEWS - Trump appeals to Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of the president's White House ballroom to continue.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of the president's White House ballroom to continue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the United Kingdom as the "Islamic Republic of Britain" during a podcast appearance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks mocking Britain as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” highlight the strained tensions between the two nations following the Labour government’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the United Kingdom the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast appearance. DETAIL: Speaking to podcaster Avi Harush, Prime Minister Netanyahu quipped that Britain was the first Islamic Republic to acquire nuclear weapons. “Someone said, you know, that the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic Republic of Britain,” said the Israeli leader, in the context that Israel needed to…Open
Alex Murdaugh will return to a South Carolina courtroom Friday for a hearing ahead of his murder retrial. The hearing will address several key issues, including where the trial will be held, what evidence will be allowed and how prosecutors may use testimony from his first trial. Judge Debra McCaslin is expected to consider questions involving evidence of Murdaugh’s financial crimes, DNA and cellphone data, as well as whether the retrial should be moved to another county. Murdaugh’s defense has argued he cannot receive a fair trial in certain South Carolina counties, where his family name was closely tied to the local legal system.
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In his filing on Friday, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said the injunction, if allowed to go into effect, "would wrongfully install a single district judge as sole arbiter of what further construction is ‘strictly necessary’ to protect the safety of the President" and others.
Traffic through the waterway has slowed amid the conflict, with the U.S. imposing a naval blockade on the Persian Gulf and Iran attacking ships within.
Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference.
On the August 13, 2026 edition of The Record, Greta Van Susteren takes a closer look at the major headlines influencing the national and global news landscape. Featured guests include Matt Schlapp, Michael LaRosa, Chris Ruddy, Alan Dershowitz, Matthew "Whiz" Buckley and Rod Blagojevich.
On this August 13, 2026 edition of Carl Higbie Frontline, guest host Bob Brooks tackles the major political stories, cultural debates, and current events driving the conversation. Featured guests include Michael Wynne, Chad Wolf, Peter Navarro, Adam Guillette, Tina Descovich, Kay Smythe, Shawn Farash and Rudy Giuliani.
On the August 13, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt examines the latest headlines and key developments drawing attention across the political landscape. Featured guests include Scott Bessent, Kari Lake, Dr. Carol Swain, Jennifer Sey, Payton McNabb, Ed Henry and Rick Leventhal.
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During the historic flood of 1913, the water level of the White River was at 23 feet. As of Friday morning, it was more than 24 feet.