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19:03โ‡ขCourt Halts Ballroom, Cassidy Backs Blanche

The newspapers report on the federal appeals court blocking construction of the White House ballroom, ruling that President Trump needs congressional approval. This story dominates coverage across outlets, with many framing it as a check on executive power. Concurrently, Senator Bill Cassidy's decision to support Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination clears the way for confirmation, drawing attention from multiple sources.

The New York Times

Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman

Our chief fashion critic weighs in on what the former prime ministerโ€™s rebrand as a boyfriend says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
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The Senate confirmed 74 nominees to the Trump administration on Friday, clearing 95% of the civilian nominees pending floor consideration at a historically fast pace.
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President Donald Trump says a federal appeals courtโ€™s decision that he cannot build a $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval is unjust.
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In a troubling sign for the economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that it revised down the prior two monthsโ€™ jobs by a combined 103,000.
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