Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation’s capital for generations to come.
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Takeaways from Trump’s tough week, as war and gas prices take a toll
President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it’s having on the economy.
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Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK’s it
Trump responded to the ruling by complaining that the National Trust for Historic Preservation doesn’t appreciate his efforts at “sprucing up” Washington’s buildings.
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Trump’s ballroom project can continue for now, court says
A US District Judge denied a preservation group’s effort to put a pause on construction
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Trump’s harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
President Trump’s popularity on one of his political strengths is in jeopardy.
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Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas — then deletes it
Trump’s racist post came at the end of a minute-long video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.Â
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Big budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout
A film about First Lady Melania Trump premiere’s this week, with big presidential promotion.
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Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants
As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.
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Less personnel drama but still sky high turnover one year into Trump’s new term
A large share of the departures so far this term were on the National Security Council staff.
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It’s the last news quiz of the year! Will you go out on top?
This week, we’ve got annoying holiday movies, chatty White House insiders, and cheese.
