The Trump administration has redirected $352 million from Secret Service recruitment and training funds to "White House security measures," reportedly to help fund President Trump's planned 90,000 sq ft ballroom. Lawmakers question the shift, citing Trump's promise of private funding.
The DOJ is using a thwarted plot to assassinate Donald Trump during a UFC event as a "compelling need" to build a fortified ballroom on White House grounds. Prosecutors argue the "drone-proof" structure with "sniper nests" is vital for national security, despite legal challenges and rising costs.
Italia Conti, a historic stage school founded in 1911, is adapting to modern challenges. Facing financial strain and shifts in the industry, the school has consolidated its operations and is focusing on new skills like commercial dance and aerial circus. It's also launching bursaries for low-income students and prioritizing student mental health and resilience in its updated training methods.
President Trump's White House ballroom project's cost has reportedly surged to $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting Trump's claims of private financing.
Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is estimated to cost up to $600 million, with over half funded by taxpayers, according to The Washington Post. Trump had previously claimed the project would be privately funded and cost less.
A new report reveals that internal cost estimates for Donald Trump's White House ballroom project were significantly higher than publicly stated, with taxpayers expected to cover at least half of the projected $600 million cost, contradicting Trump's claims of full private funding.
Le responsable de la salle de bal de Donald Trump, Rodney Mims Cook Jr, visite Saint-Pétersbourg, se disant inspiré par la ville. Parallèlement, des tensions émergent entre Donald Trump et Benyamin Netanyahou, Trump qualifiant Netanyahou de "complètement fou".
A year after President Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom, the project's estimated cost has doubled to $400 million, incorporating a rooftop drone pad, underground hospital, and "top-secret" military facilities. Despite Trump's initial promise of no taxpayer cost, Republican proposals for security funding have emerged amid rising living costs.
A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes faces suspension for breaking curfew after a win against New Zealand. The incident, involving a scuffle with a rugby player, highlights a history of disciplinary issues and the sport's class-ridden origins, leading to scrutiny of individual moral failings.
Baz Luhrmann's 1992 debut film, Strictly Ballroom, is a goofy, lovable, and romantic crowdpleaser that established the narrative template for the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. It features a brilliant dancer, Scott Hastings, who finds redemption with a shy beginner, Fran, challenging the establishment.
Han Yifei, a 24-year-old from Jiangsu, China, inspires online with her ballroom dancing despite losing an eye and part of her jaw to osteosarcoma, garnering over 7,000 followers.
The US Senate advanced a funding bill for agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, which Democrats opposed including funds for Trump's White House East Wing ballroom project. The DOJ also dropped plans for an "anti-weaponization fund" amid criticism.
Senate Republicans removed up to $1 billion in security funding for President Trump's proposed White House ballroom and the Secret Service from a revised immigration enforcement bill. The move aimed to avoid political and procedural hurdles, as well as concerns about appearing out of touch before midterm elections.
The White House Correspondents' Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24, three months after the April 25 event was postponed due to a shooting incident. The gathering, which will feature enhanced security, was halted when a gunman breached a checkpoint outside the ballroom where President Trump and cabinet members were present.
President Trump plans to hold the next presidential inauguration in his new White House ballroom, touting it as a secure, gift to America, funded by $400 million in private donations.
Donald Trump's recent actions, including a $1.776bn slush fund deal with the IRS, exemplify his impunity and erosion of accountability, fostering cynicism and autocracy
The Trump administration is again seeking to lift a court order blocking construction of a new White House ballroom, citing recent gun violence incidents near the White House as justification for the urgent need for enhanced security.
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the construction of a new ballroom at the White House, citing a recent incident that highlights the need for enhanced security. The department argues the case is harmful to the US and its values.
The Justice Department filed a court document urging the dismissal of a lawsuit against the White House ballroom project, citing national security concerns after a recent foiled attack.
The DOJ is urging a judge to lift an order blocking the construction of a $400 million ballroom project near the White House, citing a recent shooting as evidence of the critical need for enhanced security. The project, described as a "SAFE HAVEN," includes "Top Secret" features like missile-resistant columns and bomb shelters.
The article criticizes the mainstream media for its lack of sustained coverage of Donald Trump's alleged "disastrous second presidency," suggesting that his "shocking excesses and corruption" are "priced in" and treated as "Trump being Trump." It highlights specific instances like the "anti-weaponization fund" and the shielding of Trump's tax history, which are downplayed by major news outlets.
Guzman y Gomez is shutting down its US business after failing to gain traction in a competitive market. The Mexican-themed chain cited unacceptable store performance and will incur up to US$40m in closure costs.
Republican senators revolted against President Trump's demands for $1.8 billion for a 'slush fund' and $1 billion for his ballroom, delaying a vote on ICE funding. Critics call the fund a way to funnel taxpayer money to Trump allies and January 6 rioters.
