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Appeals court blocks Trump's ballroom, says Congressional approval needed

Appeals court blocks Trump's ballroom, says Congressional approval needed

The court said it would stay the ruling for two weeks to allow the administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case
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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

The Trump administration has announced renewed efforts to limit birthright citizenship for children born to immigrant parents under specific circumstances and children who are the result of “birth tourism.”
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US Appeals Court Halts White House Ballroom Construction Amid Legal Dispute

US Appeals Court Halts White House Ballroom Construction Amid Legal Dispute

A US appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. This decision comes amid legal challenges questioning the necessity and appropriateness of the construction project. The halt reflects ongoing scrutiny of the administration's decisions regarding modifications to historic government buildings. The court's intervention highlights the legal and procedural hurdles that can arise in federal construction projects, especially those involving iconic landmarks like the White House.
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Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank

By Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, keeping alive his assault on the central bank's independence even after the U.S.
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Analysis-Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling

Analysis-Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling

By Andrew Chung Aug 7 (Reuters) - When the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled in favor of broad citizenship rights for babies born in the United States, one of the most conservative justices complained that the decision was so sweeping it would even cover so-called birth tourists.
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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court has decided President Donald Trump cannot build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval
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Peter Navarro's Contempt Case Nears Supreme Court Review

Peter Navarro's Contempt Case Nears Supreme Court Review

Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser, is moving closer to a Supreme Court review of his contempt of Congress case. After a three-judge appellate panel ruled against him, Navarro has petitioned for a rehearing, arguing that the panel's decision misinterprets legal precedents. Navarro was prosecuted for not complying with a House Jan. 6 committee subpoena, and his legal team contends that executive privilege was invoked on his behalf. The case highlights ongoing legal battles related to the events of January 6, 2021.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration on Climate Funds Termination

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Administration on Climate Funds Termination

A divided federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds intended for clean energy projects. This decision is a victory for a coalition of nonprofits, including the Climate United Fund, which were selected to manage the Biden-era initiative. The court's decision, however, is temporarily on hold to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) time to appeal to the Supreme Court. The funds in question are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $20 billion program authorized by Congress to support small energy projects and energy-efficient infrastructure. The Trump administration had accused the nonprofits of mismanagement and potential fraud, leading to the freezing and termination of their grants.
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U.S. Treasury Expands Paid Family Leave Incentives to Support Employers

U.S. Treasury Expands Paid Family Leave Incentives to Support Employers

The U.S. Treasury Department is set to announce new guidance aimed at expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the White House to promote policies ahead of the midterm elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House Speaker Mike Johnson will join Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani in Phoenix to discuss the policy. The new guidance builds on a tax credit established in 2017 under President Trump's tax cut law, allowing employers to claim a tax credit if they offer at least two weeks of family and medical leave worth at least 50% of an employee's wages. The updated guidance permits employers to claim the credit if they pay insurance premiums to cover leave costs.
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Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

It's not clear why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport in an apparent violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near that busy Washington D.C. airport