AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWhite House Ballroom Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a DC appeals court order halting construction of the $400 million White House ballroom, arguing the project is “vital to national security” and that Congress—not the president—must decide major changes. D.C. Public Safety Clash: The DOJ pushed back on a D.C. Council request to remove National Guard troops from the capital, saying the council has “no power” to demand governors pull them and that the city is safer with the Guard. WWII Memorial Vandalism: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced an arrest in the World War II Memorial case, charging Melissa L. Farris with depredation against property and destruction of veterans’ memorials, each carrying up to 10 years. Mail Robbery Sentencing: A federal judge sentenced DeAngelo Lewis to 17 years for armed robberies of mail carriers, including attacks in the District of Columbia. COVID Probe Standoff: Fauci’s lawyer rejected a second Senate request to testify, calling it political “harassment.” Driver Data Lawsuit: A multistate coalition including D.C. sued to block a federal demand for personal records of 17 million commercial drivers, warning the data could be used for immigration enforcement.
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