A Virginia couple is asking a judge to
block Trump from tearing up the East Wing
Posted By: shalimar, 10/24/2025 2:55:46 PM
A Virginia couple has gone to court to try to block President Donald Trump from proceeding with demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new ballroom. Charles and Judith Voorhees filed a motion in Washington federal court Thursday afternoon, asking a judge to halt any further damage to the White House while the legality of the project is assessed. The motion seeks a temporary restraining order against the demolition, arguing it is taking place “without legally required approvals or reviews.”
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The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. They were hoping the new map would yield control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts — up from the 25 they currently hold — and help protect the narrow GOP majority in the U.S. House.
A Virginia couple has gone to court to try to block President Donald Trump from proceeding with demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new ballroom.
Charles and Judith Voorhees filed a motion in Washington federal court Thursday afternoon, asking a judge to halt any further damage to the White House while the legality of the project is assessed.
The motion seeks a temporary restraining order against the demolition, arguing it is taking place “without legally required approvals or reviews.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating social media posts by at least seven different accounts that appeared to indicate foreknowledge of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, according to three people familiar with the investigation and screenshots obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth,
first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick 20 replies
first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick 20 replies
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Murkowski, of Alaska, said in a lengthy statement that allegations of excessive drinking and aggressive actions toward women, which Hegseth has denied, show that his behaviors “starkly contrast” with what is expected of the U.S. military. She also noted his past statements that women should not fill military combat roles.
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President Biden pardons brother James,
other relatives for unspecified crimes
before leaving office 27 replies
other relatives for unspecified crimes
before leaving office 27 replies
President Joe Biden pardoned his brother James Biden and other relatives Monday for unspecified crimes, a similar last-minute move to protect his family from potential investigation as when he pardoned his son Hunter Biden for gun and tax convictions.
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The prospect of an embarrassing defeat
convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files 33 replies
convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files 33 replies
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Not Ready? Please.
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Wrong.
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U.N. Security Council Resolution on Gaza
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