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Congressional Scrutiny of White House Ballroom Project
Attorney General Todd Blanche asserts that Congress has already approved the construction of a ballroom at the White House. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers demand answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment.
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The Hill
A group of 15 senators say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth owes Americans answers about the ongoing deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group after reports of low morale and a mental health crisis among service members aboard. In an Aug. 15 letter to Hegseth, signed by all
2026-08-17 15:50 UTC
The Hill
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the Department of Justice believes Congress has already granted President Trump the authority to construct the White House ballroom under existing presidential authority. “We don't believe we have to go to Congress. We believe Congress has already given
2026-08-17 15:53 UTC