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Trump’s Ballroom Project Gets Green Light—For Now

April 19, 2026

A court just gave the go-ahead for a $400 million ballroom to rise where part of the White House once stood. But this isn’t the final word—just a pause in a legal fight. On Friday night, a federal appeals court put a lower judge’s order on hold, letting construction continue until June. That’s when

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Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

April 13, 2026

Crypto. com is set to co‑present UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, a day that doubles as the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exchange has announced a hefty $1 million bonus pool, to be paid in its CRO tokens, for fighters on the card. The event will take place on White House grounds, a first for t

science

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

April 10, 2026

The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just

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White House Cracks Down on Government Bets During Iran Tensions

April 10, 2026

In late March, officials sent a memo warning staff not to use insider knowledge to bet on market movements tied to Iran. The email came just hours after a high-ranking official announced plans to delay potential military action against Iranian energy sites. Some staffers may have thought the delay w

crypto

Stablecoin Yields Spark Battle Between Tech and Traditional Banking

April 10, 2026

The White House’s push to let stablecoin holders earn returns on their investments has set up a clash with banks over who controls the future of digital money. These coins, which stay locked at $1 value, act like digital cash in the crypto world. They’re backed by short-term U. S. government bonds,

politics

Melania Trump Denies Any Connection to Jeffrey Epstein

April 10, 2026

First lady Melania Trump recently spoke out against claims that she ever knew Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who faced serious legal trouble before his death. In a brief statement from the White House, she called the accusations unfounded and damaging to her reputation. "The false stories connecting

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White House Ballroom Clash: Court Halt vs. Trump’s Push

April 5, 2026

A judge told the Trump team to stop work on a new ballroom at the White House, claiming the construction could pose security risks. The administration responded by filing an emergency appeal to undo that ruling, arguing the pause makes the presidential residence “open and exposed. ” The judge’s d

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White House Ballroom Plans Face Legal Hurdles

April 2, 2026

President Trump wants a new ballroom in the White House. The room would cost about $400 million and cover 90, 000 square feet. Two days after a judge said the project cannot go ahead without Congress, Washington’s planning commission will vote on it Thursday. The National Capital Planning Commissi

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Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

March 28, 2026

Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past

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White House Gets a UFC Octagon for Trump’s 80th

March 28, 2026

The White House lawn will soon host a UFC cage‑style fight, scheduled to honor President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the country’s 250th anniversary. A temporary six‑foot wire mesh octagon will be set up, and fighters will showcase a mix of kickboxing, jiu‑jitsu, wrestling and other martial art

Trump’s Ballroom Project Gets Green Light—For Now

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

NASA's future in question as budget cuts threaten key missions

White House Cracks Down on Government Bets During Iran Tensions

Stablecoin Yields Spark Battle Between Tech and Traditional Banking

Melania Trump Denies Any Connection to Jeffrey Epstein

White House Ballroom Clash: Court Halt vs. Trump’s Push

White House Ballroom Plans Face Legal Hurdles

Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

White House Gets a UFC Octagon for Trump’s 80th

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus