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Appeals court halts White House ballroom project, says Trump needs Congress’ approval
A federal appeals court ordered President Trump to stop construction on his White House ballroom project, ruling that he should have asked Congress for permission before razing the old East Wing and starting his new building.
Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche, keeping nomination as attorney general alive
Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to become attorney general, got key backing Friday from Sen. Bill Cassidy, boosting his confirmation chances.
Trump’s success ending border crisis forces GOP to hunt for new way to energize voters
President Trump's stunning success in stopping migrants from crossing into the U.S. has drained some of the energy from the border issue, leaving the GOP scrambling to fire up the base in what promises to be a bruising midterm election.
U.S. shed 23K jobs in July in an unexpected loss, government says
The U.S. shed 23,000 jobs in July, the government said in a surprising monthly report after steady gains earlier this year.
DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find
Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors.
Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
The labor union representing Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service workers asked a judge Thursday to block a sweeping tax audit immunity agreement for President Donald Trump, arguing it would force career employees to choose between following a political order and abiding by the law.
U.S. chock-full of munitions, Trump says, pushing back on claims of shortfall
The White House lashed out Thursday against "leakers" who said the U.S. is running short on munitions, hoping to maintain pressure on Iran as it negotiates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
D.C. to witness high-speed racing on National Mall with Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The District has logged plenty of miles bringing world-class events to the city, but turning its diagonal, narrow streets into a racetrack presented a new challenge ahead of this month's Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
WATCH: A toddler crashes Trump’s tax pitch — and gets rescued from the edge
President Trump got an unexpected assist Wednesday from a toddler who nearly stole the show at a campaign stop built around his tax policies.
Patriot Games near as competitors shrug off ‘Hunger Games’ comparison
More than 100 young athletes will gather in Geneva, Ohio, this weekend for the Freedom 250 Patriot Games, an athletic competition that President Trump painted as proof of American exceptionalism but which critics compared to the dystopian "Hunger Games" franchise.
