The Ballroom Distraction

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April 26, 2026

The Department of Justice demands that the National Trust for
Historic Preservation drop its lawsuit against Trump’s White
House ballroom, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate claims
that the shooting at the WHCA dinner proves the need for
the ballroom, The administration has awarded a $17.4 million no
bid contract for the repair of two fountains, Public money will
pay for the fountain repairs, By May 1st, a deadline determined
by the War Powers Act, Congress must either authorize the Iran
War or let Trump continue the war without congressional approval,
Trump has claimed the War Powers Act is unconstitutional, The
idea that the president can act without authority from Congress
demolishes a fundamental principle of our democracy.

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