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Court steps in over Trump’s White House ballroom construction

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr eyeing his father’s beloved new ballroom as a possible wedding venue, report claims

A federal judge ruled the president needs congressional approval to continue his White House ballroom project

The Independent UK

Congress doesn’t want to deal with Trump’s ballroom after judge paused construction

Republican leaders don’t appear to have any plans to greenlight Trump’s project after a federal judge ordered the president to seek congressional authorization

The Independent UK

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Pakistan a base for major terror groups, some active since 1980s: US Congress report

A US Congressional report highlights Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organizations, some active since the 1980s. Despite military operations, many designated groups continue to operate from its soil, reinforcing concerns about Pakistan's links to terrorism. This has led to recent escalations and subsequent de-escalation efforts between…

The Times of India

Trump’s ambassador to UK warns cancelling King Charles’s state visit would be ‘a mistake’

It comes as The Independent has learnt that Congressional and Senate leaders have been told to prepare to hear a joint address by the King in the week beginning 27 April

The Independent UK

Thinking of Copying Trump and Other Politicians' Investments? 'Keep It to Just 5–10%', Expert Warns

Copying Congressional stock trading can reap profits over time only if investors proceed with caution and keep track of policy trends.

International Business Times UK

The three key questions at the heart of the Pentagon's fight with Anthropic

The fight between Anthropic and the U.S. government raises three crucial questions about who should control AI, and how.

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5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

The strikes on Iran are the latest way Trump sidestepped the GOP-controlled legislature.

Axios

Jasmine Crockett Slams Trump Over Iran Attack: 'Once Again Starting Illegal Wars'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed President Donald Trump over his decision to launch attacks against the Iranian regime, calling on Congress to "pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done."

Latin Times

US-Israeli attack on Iran risks plunging the world into turmoil

The US and Israel have launched extensive, coordinated attacks on numerous targets across Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes in the region. Donald Trump neither tried to obtain Congressional approval, nor did he pursue a United Nations security council resolution ahead of these actions. And the attack has come in the middle…

The Conversation

Trump Ordered Iran Strikes Without Congressional Approval, Lawmakers Say

Members of Congress including Democrats and some Republicans had reportedly attempted to pass resolutions to restrict the president's ability to strike Iran without lawmakers' approval, but those efforts failed before the military action unfolded.

International Business Times

'Only 70': Who is paying the $100,000 fee for hiring H-1B workers? Trump administration informs court

In an ongoing lawsuit over the $100,000 fee for hiring skilled workers from foreign countries, as imposed by the Donald Trump administration, the administration informed a court that only 70 employees have so far paid the fee since it was imposed in September. The number is not huge and in…

The Times of India

‘India moved faster in ripping China out of telecom, social media apps’: Biden-era US official

Biden-era US official Lindsey Ford has praised India’s swift crackdown on Chinese telecom gear and social media platforms, telling a Congressional hearing that New Delhi acted far more decisively than Western nations in countering Beijing’s technology footprint.

The Times of India

Earmarks flood spending bills after a year's hiatus

Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.

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Axios

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

"It's going to be so much worse than they expect," Miller tells Axios.

Euronews

Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

The Conversation

Congress’ power has been diminishing for years, leaving Trump to act with impunity

A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress.

International Business Times

Trump's Greenland Invasion Plot Sparks Pentagon Revolt As Senior Military Chiefs Resist Orders

Senior US military figures are resisting Donald Trump's directive to prepare an invasion plan for Greenland, citing illegality and lack of Congressional support.

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Greenland Invasion Plot Sparks Pentagon Revolt As Senior Military Chiefs Resist Orders

Senior US military figures are resisting Donald Trump's directive to prepare an invasion plan for Greenland, citing illegality and lack of Congressional support.

Euronews

Trump administration short on details after asserting it will 'run' Venezuela

In an operation that stunned observers around the world, US forces arrested Venezuela’s president and his wife in Caracas and transported them to New York where they will face criminal charges.

Reason

Congressional Acquiescence Facilitates Executive Branch Military Adventurism

Here as elsewhere, lethargy in the legislature is no way to counter execss energy in the executive.

International Business Times

Republicans Push Back on Trump's Vow to Intervene in Iran: 'We Have Problems At Home'

Figures like Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie of Kentucky have served as critics of Trump within his own party.

Latin Times

Republican Rep. Slams Trump's Threat To Intervene In Iran: 'We Have Problems At Home'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slammed President Donald Trump over his threat to intervene in Iran if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country.

International Business Times UK

Trump Kennedy Center Rebrand Grows More Problematic As Ratings Tank And Musicians Flee

The Trump-led Kennedy Center rebrand faces legal battles, plummeting Honors ratings, performance cancellations, and backlash from the artistic community.

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16 states blast Donald Trump with $2B lawsuits in a bizarre constitutional showdown

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