A federal appeals court ruled in a 2-1 decision that President Donald Trump's administration must stop construction of a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the $400 million project. Trump announced he will immediately appeal to the Supreme Court.
Reform UK has called for round-the-clock protection for all 650 MPs at an estimated cost of £100 million following the murder of party member Ann Widdecombe. The proposal has sparked political controversy, with Conservatives accusing party leader Nigel Farage of exploiting security concerns.
President Trump's White House ballroom construction costs have spiraled to $600 million, with taxpayers footing roughly half the bill according to financial records obtained by The Washington Post—significantly more than previously disclosed.
Hundreds to thousands of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest President Prabowo Subianto's spending priorities, recent gasoline price increases, and what they describe as wasteful welfare programs. Demonstrators warned of potential economic crisis and demanded lower fuel and food prices.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled against provisions in Trump's request for federal funding for ballroom security at his properties, creating obstacles for the administration's efforts to secure taxpayer dollars for presidential venue protection.
The White House is requesting $1 billion in security-related funding tied to transforming the East Wing into a massive ballroom, sparking debate among House Republicans over the appropriateness and necessity of the expenditure.
