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Extraordinary Trump-style DOJ filing asks to lift ballroom injunction

Extraordinary Trump-style DOJ filing asks to lift ballroom injunction

Summary

Senate Republicans proposed a bill to provide $400 million for a new ballroom project at President Trump's White House. The Department of Justice asked a judge to lift an injunction that stopped construction, citing security concerns after a recent shooting incident at a White House event.

Key Facts

  • Senate Republicans introduced a bill to fund President Trump's White House ballroom with $400 million.
  • The proposed ballroom would include new security features for the President and staff.
  • A judge had previously blocked the ballroom project unless Congress approved it.
  • The Department of Justice filed a motion asking the judge to remove this block.
  • The DOJ criticized the injunction as unfair and referenced President Trump's usual style of speech.
  • The move came after an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton.
  • A suspect was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump during this event.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham said a new ballroom near the White House would improve security and prevent similar incidents.
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