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EXCLUSIVE: White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper

TRUMP360 automated newsroom Published August 06, 2026 · 22:39 Updated Aug 07, 17:47 13 sources

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US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
"For Congress to decide": Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom

From the source reporting: US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

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