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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 Digital…Open

How did Judge Neomi Rao dissent from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision?
Judge Neomi Rao issued a lone dissent, arguing that the district court incorrectly prioritized the "aesthetic displeasure of a single passerby" over the government's security interests and the risks associated with leaving an open construction site at the President's residence and office.
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What legal argument does the White House administration use to justify the construction of the ballroom?
The White House's legal position is that existing law already grants the president the authority to make alterations and improvements to federal property, including the White House, similar to how a homeowner might make improvements to a house.
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What are the specific details regarding the scale and cost of the proposed White House ballroom project?
The proposed ballroom is a 90,000 square foot project intended for the site of the demolished White House East Wing. While the administration originally requested $1 billion, the project's cost has been reported at $400 million, which is double the initial projections.
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What was the ruling of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the construction of the White House ballroom?
In a 2-1 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, ruling that the Trump administration cannot proceed with above-ground construction of the ballroom without receiving Congressional authorization. The court stayed its own ruling for 14 days to allow the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills dozens in western Colombia as rescue teams dig through rubble

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 73 people and collapsing buildings across multiple cities, and rescue crews are still pulling survivors from the debris. The quake hit near the small town of San José del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó region, roughly 250 miles west of the capital Bogotá, at […] The post Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills dozens in western Colombia as rescue teams dig through rubble appeared first on American Almanac .

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 73 people and collapsing buildings across multiple cities, and rescue crews are still pulling survivors from the debris. The quake hit near the small town of San José del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó region, roughly 250 miles west of the capital Bogotá, at 7:34 a.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and Breitbart . The USGS recorded a 5.0-magnitude aftershock less than one hour later. San José del Palmar is a community of about 4,800 people, and the damage radiated outward for hundreds of miles, reaching cities with populations in the millions. Colombia's Geological Service called it "the highest magnitude earthquake registered in…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Reese Witherspoon says father is recovering after 84-year-old was found face down near Nashville pool

Reese Witherspoon's 84-year-old father, a retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and surgeon, was rushed to a Nashville hospital Friday after a fellow resident spotted him lying face down on concrete near his condo's pool. John Draper Witherspoon, a retired otolaryngologist who once held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserves, was […] The post Reese Witherspoon says father is recovering after 84-year-old was found face down near Nashville pool appeared first on American Almanac .

Reese Witherspoon's 84-year-old father, a retired Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and surgeon, was rushed to a Nashville hospital Friday after a fellow resident spotted him lying face down on concrete near his condo's pool. John Draper Witherspoon, a retired otolaryngologist who once held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserves, was found motionless by a neighbor who saw him from a balcony above the pool area of his Nashville condominium building. The neighbor called downstairs to alert the doorman, who located the elder Witherspoon on the ground. The doorman and the building manager rolled him over. A source familiar with the scene described what happened next: they asked, "Dr. Witherspoon, are you OK?" He…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Tedde Moore, beloved teacher from A Christmas Story, dead at 79

Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress who played the stern but memorable Miss Shields in the 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story, has died at 79 in the Ontario lakeside town she loved, leaving behind a family that called her farewell "beyond beautiful and also difficult." Moore died on August 5 in Huntsville, Ontario, surrounded by […] The post Tedde Moore, beloved teacher from A Christmas Story, dead at 79 appeared first on American Almanac .

Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress who played the stern but memorable Miss Shields in the 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story, has died at 79 in the Ontario lakeside town she loved, leaving behind a family that called her farewell "beyond beautiful and also difficult." Moore died on August 5 in Huntsville, Ontario, surrounded by family, her relatives announced in a Facebook post. Her cause of death was not disclosed. Moore had publicly revealed a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2009, a condition that also struck her son Noah, a Grammy-winning music producer, who was diagnosed with MS in 2005 at age 22. The family's tribute painted a picture of a woman who shaped lives well beyond the screen, a teacher by temperament, a mother and foster…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend David Foster Foundation gala in Canada, complete with bagpipe fanfare

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned up at a charity gala in Victoria, British Columbia, walking through a corridor of bagpipers, and Meghan made sure Instagram saw every second of it. Meghan Markle, 45, and Prince Harry, 41, attended the 40th anniversary celebration of The David Foster Foundation on Friday night. The event honored […] The post Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend David Foster Foundation gala in Canada, complete with bagpipe fanfare appeared first on American Almanac .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned up at a charity gala in Victoria, British Columbia, walking through a corridor of bagpipers, and Meghan made sure Instagram saw every second of it. Meghan Markle, 45, and Prince Harry, 41, attended the 40th anniversary celebration of The David Foster Foundation on Friday night. The event honored the charity founded in 1986 by 16-time Grammy winner David Foster, 76, in his home city of Victoria. The foundation provides financial support to Canadian families whose children need life-saving organ transplants and raises awareness of organ donation in both Canada and the United States. By Saturday, Meghan had posted a video to Instagram showing the couple's arrival. The clip captured the pair strolling…Open

What are the personal connections between the Sussexes and David Foster's family?
David Foster's wife, actress and singer Katharine McPhee, attended school with Meghan Markle in Los Angeles, and Foster has been close to Prince Harry for years, with McPhee describing the relationship between Harry and Foster as being like "father and son."
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What specific pieces of Princess Diana's jewelry are in Meghan Markle's possession according to the text?
In addition to the diamond and sapphire earrings, Meghan possesses butterfly earrings, a matching cuff bracelet, and an emerald-cut aquamarine surrounded by diamonds, known as Diana's "divorce ring," which was gifted to Diana in 1996 by Lucia Flecha de Lima.
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What jewelry did Meghan Markle wear to the David Foster Foundation gala?
Meghan Markle wore a black one-shouldered maxi gown by Canadian designer Greta Constantine and a pair of diamond and sapphire earrings that belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
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What is the mission of The David Foster Foundation?
The foundation provides financial support to Canadian families whose children require life-saving organ transplants and works to raise awareness of organ donation in both Canada and the United States.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Savannah James says Hermès saleswoman who turned her away in Italy was fired

LeBron James's wife and her business partner say they were denied entry at a Hermès store in Italy despite having an appointment, and that their complaint got the saleswoman fired and the store temporarily shut down. Savannah James and friend April McDaniel recounted the incident this week on Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast, describing a […] The post Savannah James says Hermès saleswoman who turned her away in Italy was fired appeared first on American Almanac .

LeBron James's wife and her business partner say they were denied entry at a Hermès store in Italy despite having an appointment, and that their complaint got the saleswoman fired and the store temporarily shut down. Savannah James and friend April McDaniel recounted the incident this week on Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast, describing a shopping trip that started with a snub and ended with champagne, macarons, and a private viewing of the luxury brand's full inventory, crocodile leather included. Neither Hermès nor representatives for the James family have confirmed or denied the account. The Daily Mail reported it had reached out to both sides for comment and had not heard back at the time of publication. Every detail of…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - One million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall along China's coastline

Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding in some areas after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day. According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, Dolphin had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. #typhoon #severeweather #china #tropicalstorm

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What will Todd Blanche's Department of Justice look like?

The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6017820-senate-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomination/ #ToddBlanche #AttorneyGeneral #Trump #DepartmentofJustice #DOJ

BITCHUTE - What Does America First Really Mean | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

Growing movements on the left and the right says America should give up its place as the world’s lone superpower and share influence with rivals like China. Would this be wise? What would be the consequences of such a global shift? Jeremy Boreing, social commentator and host of The Jeremy Boreing Show, answers these critical questions. Listen to 5-Minute Videos on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Monday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/3OSGlUL Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/3Nfs9on Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU: Instagram ( / prageru ) X ( / prageru ) Facebook ( / prageru ) TikTok ( /…

YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Fourth Amendment written to prevent surveillance like flock cameras: Napolitano

Judge Andrew Napolitano and John Chell discussed the controversy around flock surveillance cameras on Monday's "Bianca Across The Nation."