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Federal judge blocks Trump ballroom: "No statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have." [View all]
Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney 1hJUST IN: A federal judge has blocked construciton of the president's ballroom without congressional approval.
"He is not the owner," Judge Leon says of Trump. He has delayed his order for 14 days, however, giving Trump a chance to appeal.
Chris “Law Dork” Geidner @chrisgeidner 1h
BREAKING: Judge Leon finds Trump likely lacks the authority to build the ballroom, blocks Trump admin from building unless Congress actually gives that authority.
"No statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."
Federal judge in Washington, D.C. temporarily blocks further demolition of White House East Wing.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-demolition-white-house-trumps-ballroo-rcna266095
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