The MeidasTouch Podcast

Trump Ballroom Blocked by Federal Judge...Permanently

April 1, 2026·20 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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A Republican-appointed federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling it cannot proceed without congressional approval. The decision underscores constitutional limits on presidential power over federal property and affirms Congress’s authority i

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Donald TrumpRichard LeonBen Meiselas

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National Trust for Historic Preservation

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Residence Act of 179040 U.S.C. § 81063 U.S.C. § 105(d)54 U.S.C. § 100101

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