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Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Acting on an emergency appeal, a divided court said a federal judge wrongly paused the project until a legal fight could be resolved.
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House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

The House returns from August recess to vote on extending government funding through Dec. 11, to avoid a potential shutdown before the Nov. 3 election
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Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
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Trump administration to announce drug pricing deals

Trump administration to announce drug pricing deals

Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new round of drug-pricing agreements on Monday, a White House official said, part of a push to make healthcare more affordable for Americans.
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Trump says it's 'very early' to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign

Trump says it's 'very early' to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign

By Steve Holland and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters it was too soon to discuss his potential successor, sidestepping talk of a 2028 campaign by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Smithsonian Institution approved on Monday the conversion of one of its buildings into the National Museum of the American Latino, which will enable it to bypass congressional approval for a new site.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job
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US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to start expanding its effort to investigate alleged voter fraud this week, CNN has reported, citing federal guidance it reviewed.
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US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, reversing a push by the prior administration to force automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.
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US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved legislation to keep federal agencies operating beyond October 1 when existing funds are due to expire with the start of the new fiscal year.
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Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work
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Judge Expresses Skepticism Over Kennedy Center's Plan to Re-add President Trump's Name Amid Legal Battle

Judge Expresses Skepticism Over Kennedy Center's Plan to Re-add President Trump's Name Amid Legal Battle

U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper has expressed skepticism regarding the Kennedy Center board's intention to re-inscribe President Trump's name on the historic performing arts venue. This development follows an earlier ruling by Judge Cooper in May, which deemed the initial addition of President Trump's name illegal and ordered its removal. The Trump-aligned board at the Kennedy Center recently voted to add the inscription, "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump," to the facade. Additionally, if the 'Trump Kennedy Center Fund' reaches $100 million, another inscription, "Endowed by the Trump Kennedy Center Fund," would be added, and the plaza would be renamed in President Trump's honor. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who attended the hearing, has been involved in defending the board's decisions. The administration's lawyer, Brantley Mayers, argued that these moves constitute recognition of President Trump's contributions rather ...