Trump White House Ballroom Congressional Approval Dispute: The Latest Facts and Unanswered Legal Questions
See what the court blocked, which construction may continue, and the legal questions that remain unresolved.
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Trump Qatar Jet Controversy Tests Foreign-Gift and Congressional-Consent Rules
Learn why federal ownership may permit the Qatar jet while a later Trump-benefiting transfer could raise a new legal issue.
Congressional Oversight of Trump-Era Epstein Disclosures: What Investigators Are Seeking
A guide to the records, witnesses, review procedures, and redaction limits Congress is examining in the Epstein disclosures.
Why Congress’s Approval Became Central to the Trump Ballroom Lawsuit
A federal appeals court ruled that Congress must approve Trump's White House ballroom project, citing constitutional limits on executive authority over federal property and security claims alike.
Congressman Pushes for Disclosure of Covert Big Pharma Agreements with Trump
See which 14 drugmakers signed Trump's secret pricing deals—and why lawmakers say the promised savings still can't be verified.
Republican congressional leader raises concerns over Trump’s undisclosed IRS agreement details
Republican senators question whether Trump's family received an unprecedented permanent exemption from IRS audits as part of an undisclosed $1.7 billion settlement.
Congressman Pushes for Disclosure of Covert Big Pharma Agreements with Trump
When lawmakers call for disclosure of what they characterize as covert Big Pharma deals, they're typically targeting negotiated arrangements—whether price...
Republican Lawmaker Criticized By Trump For Congress Absence During Joint Rally
Trump criticized a Republican for skipping Congress to attend his rally, raising questions about legislative priorities.
Trump Says He Will End federal gun restrictions. Here’s which laws are set by Congress
When President Trump claims he will "end federal gun restrictions," he's distinguishing between different types of federal laws.
Trump Says He Will Cancel Student Loan Programs by Executive Order. Here’s What Requires Congress
President Trump has stated he will cancel and restrict student loan programs, but the actual scope of his authority depends critically on whether you're...