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News Wrap: Judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction

News Wrap: Judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction

Summary

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pause the $400 million project to build a ballroom at the White House so Congress can review it. Meanwhile, European diplomats visited Ukraine for the anniversary of a deadly event in Bucha, and reports from Gaza say Israeli airstrikes resulted in casualties.

Key Facts

  • A judge ordered a stop to the White House ballroom construction project.
  • The project is valued at $400 million.
  • The construction halt is pending a review by Congress.
  • European diplomats visited Ukraine to mark an anniversary of an event in Bucha.
  • Gaza health officials reported deaths from two Israeli airstrikes.
  • At least five people were killed in the airstrikes.

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