I don't have time to read it, but even I'm stunned by this one.

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fasthorse05
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2:54p, 3/31/26
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Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it :: WRAL.com

Out of all judicial rulings and suits, I never expected this one to be important.
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2:57p, 3/31/26
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So Trump is just supposed to leave it a big pile of rubble if they don't approve?
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2:58p, 3/31/26
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FFS

This judge is a Bush 43 appointee. No matter, this should be disregarded.
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The Ex Officio Director
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2:59p, 3/31/26
How democratic of the democrats.
Can't decide if I want to be cute & cuddly, or go blow some sh*t up.
Decisions decisions.
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3:00p, 3/31/26
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Federal judges have way more power than what they should.
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3:04p, 3/31/26
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This country is done. Plan accordingly.

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3:04p, 3/31/26
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Trump won't do a thing about it either besides an essay on Truth Social
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In reply to Colonel Kurtz • 3:05p, 3/31/26
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Trump won't do a thing about it either besides an essay on Truth Social

And what do you want him to do?
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In reply to fasthorse05 • 3:06p, 3/31/26
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The old ballroom is already gone. This is just another demented TDS-infected judge throwing a tantrum, over an old/dilapidated office building next to a famous address.

I do think significant judicial reform is needed once Trump is out of office (as it can't happen while he is in office due to TDS). Especially of the DC circuit.
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In reply to Picard • 3:07p, 3/31/26
Picard said:
This country is done. Plan accordingly.

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3:08p, 3/31/26
Is it possible that Trump didn't actually have the authority to tear down a wing of the White House without consulting anyone first?
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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:10p, 3/31/26
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ErnestEndeavor said:
Is it possible that Trump didn't actually have the authority to tear down a wing of the White House without consulting anyone first?


No
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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:11p, 3/31/26
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Pretty much no, it is not possible for sane and rational human beings.
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3:13p, 3/31/26
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Judges have become activists.
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3:15p, 3/31/26
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Please find in The Constitution where Congress must approve any renovations to the White House, especially when it is with private money.
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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:17p, 3/31/26
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ErnestEndeavor said:
Is it possible that Trump didn't actually have the authority to tear down a wing of the White House without consulting anyone first?


You guys need better talking points.
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3:18p, 3/31/26
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So we need to leave an open pit next to the White House for now until whenever ? ?

You know that the Dems will try to block any congressional review/approval.

Since this project was mostly or all privately funded what makes the Dems/Libs think that the private funding will still be there whenever they decide to build something ? ? It could be years before this gets a go ahead.

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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:18p, 3/31/26
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ErnestEndeavor said:
Is it possible that Trump didn't actually have the authority to tear down a wing of the White House without consulting anyone first?

Haven't read the order, just a WSJ story, and apparently, the judge is saying that spending the money, even if it is donated, requires an appropriation from Congress. Goodness knows how many changes have been made to the White House over the years without an Act of Congress authorizing it.
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3:18p, 3/31/26
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We've joked about the judges getting involved in what seemed to be satirically ridiculous cases.

Now the satirically ridiculous is the norm, it's no longer a joke.
There is nothing that they will fail to get involved in, standing or no standing.


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In reply to zephyr88 • 3:18p, 3/31/26
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Judges have become activists.

That's been the case since the 1960's.

Someday I'm going to visit Arlington National Cemetery just to piss on Harry Blackmun's grave.
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3:21p, 3/31/26
Done with life time appointments. 20 years is plenty.
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In reply to CDUB98 • 3:21p, 3/31/26
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CDUB98 said:
Please find in The Constitution where Congress must approve any renovations to the White House, especially when it is with private money.

Jackie Kennedy practically redid the entire White House when she was First Lady and then gave a televised tour of her restorations. Cost 32 million back then.
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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:25p, 3/31/26
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ErnestEndeavor said:
Is it possible that Trump didn't actually have the authority to tear down a wing of the White House without consulting anyone first?

Are you thinking he just grabbed the nearest intern and said "Grab a sledgehammer, I've got an idea!"?
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In reply to aggiehawg • 3:26p, 3/31/26
aggiehawg said:
CDUB98 said:
Please find in The Constitution where Congress must approve any renovations to the White House, especially when it is with private money.

Jackie Kennedy practically redid the entire White House when she was First Lady and then gave a televised tour of her restorations. Cost 32 million back then.

Her husband was a Dem. It's (D) ifferent for them.
Can't decide if I want to be cute & cuddly, or go blow some sh*t up.
Decisions decisions.
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3:28p, 3/31/26
If this snow-balled into and became precedence that ALL government spending must be done via Congress approval, then I could be ok with it.

Currently there are too many ways for Congress to avoid doing their job and big gov keeps writing checks it cant cover.

But unfortunately this is just a case of a judge's TDS showcasing itself.
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In reply to twk • 3:30p, 3/31/26
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Haven't read the order, just a WSJ story, and apparently, the judge is saying that spending the money, even if it is donated, requires an appropriation from Congress. Goodness knows how many changes have been made to the White House over the years without an Act of Congress authorizing it.


This is not correct. Major renovations have historically been approved by Congress.

The renovation during the Bush and Trump administration was approved by Congress.

Truman went to Congress and received approval and funding for the 1948 reno

Calvin Coolidge went to congress and received funding and approval for the 1927 reno.

Fords pool was not . . .

Obama's bball court was not



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In reply to PCC_80 • 3:31p, 3/31/26
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PCC_80 said:
So we need to leave an open pit next to the White House for now until whenever ? ?

You know that the Dems will try to block any congressional review/approval.

Since this project was mostly or all privately funded what makes the Dems/Libs think that the private funding will still be there whenever they decide to build something ? ? It could be years before this gets a go ahead.

Have OSHA sue the judge personally for creating a safety hazard. It will get tossed for judicial immunity blah blah blah…. But the headlines would be fun.
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3:36p, 3/31/26
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How does congress approve something requiring no appropriations? I don't see how it is within their article 1 authority if the activity requires no congressional funds nor is one of their powers.
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In reply to ErnestEndeavor • 3:37p, 3/31/26
No. Why would it be?
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In reply to twk • 3:38p, 3/31/26
The judge is full of *****
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In reply to aggiehawg • 3:43p, 3/31/26
aggiehawg said:
CDUB98 said:
Please find in The Constitution where Congress must approve any renovations to the White House, especially when it is with private money.

Jackie Kennedy practically redid the entire White House when she was First Lady and then gave a televised tour of her restorations. Cost 32 million back then.

This after the whole building was gutted and rebuilt due to structural concerns only a decade earlier under Truman.
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In reply to Windy City Ag • 3:44p, 3/31/26
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Windy City Ag said:
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Haven't read the order, just a WSJ story, and apparently, the judge is saying that spending the money, even if it is donated, requires an appropriation from Congress. Goodness knows how many changes have been made to the White House over the years without an Act of Congress authorizing it.


This is not correct. Major renovations have historically been approved by Congress.

The renovation during the Bush and Trump administration was approved by Congress.

Truman went to Congress and received approval and funding for the 1948 reno

Calvin Coolidge went to congress and received funding and approval for the 1927 reno.

Fords pool was not . . .

Obama's bball court was not





Clinton's jogging track probably wasn't.
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In reply to PCC_80 • 3:47p, 3/31/26
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PCC_80 said:
So we need to leave an open pit next to the White House for now until whenever ? ?

The ruling halts above-ground construction.
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In reply to bonfarr • 3:51p, 3/31/26
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bonfarr said:
So Trump is just supposed to leave it a big pile of rubble if they don't approve?



That is their goal for the entire country. The White House is just a start
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In reply to Ryan the Temp • 3:51p, 3/31/26
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Ryan the Temp said:
PCC_80 said:
So we need to leave an open pit next to the White House for now until whenever ? ?

The ruling halts above-ground construction.

So the ChiComs and Russians can overfly the new underground command center and take lots of photos?
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