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Coverage dated August 16, 2026 to August 17, 2026

Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project

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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.

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  1. Just the News

    Blanche argues Congress already approved White House ballroom (opens Just the News)

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    The project has been mired in legal trouble since its inception.

  2. The Hill

    Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    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.

  3. Revolver News

    Blanche argues Congress already approved White House ballroom… (opens Revolver News)

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