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National Trust continues lawsuit against Trump's ballroom project
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has rejected a request to drop its lawsuit against Trump's planned White House ballroom. This decision follows a recent shooting incident at a media dinner. (sources: washingtonpost, fortune, abcnews, ap, nbcnews)
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The National Trust is moving forward with a $400 million lawsuit against Trump's proposed ballroom, despite a request from the Justice Department to halt the suit. Trump has cited the recent shooting incident as a reason for the need for the ballroom.
- The National Trust is pursuing a lawsuit against Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom.
- The Justice Department requested that the National Trust drop the lawsuit, claiming it endangers Trump.
- Trump has renewed his advocacy for the ballroom following a shooting incident at a media dinner.
Why it matters
The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the future of the proposed ballroom and its funding.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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