A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval. President Donald Trump doesn't have the unilateral authority to construct a 90,000-square-foot (8,400-square-meter) ballroom where the White House's East Wing stood before he ordered its demolition, according to the decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The greatest vocalist of all-time, according to Paul Simon: "The best voice"
Thu 6 August 2026 16:27, UK
FarOutMagazine
Music has always been subjective. One person might swear by Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water', while another will always reach for The Sound of Silence', and neither is wrong.
Every listener hears something different. Every now and then, though, a song comes along whose brilliance is almost impossible to dispute.
Even Paul Simon himself, who speaks with more authority on the subject than almost anyone still alive, knows that musical taste is never absolute.
Like everyone else, he can only offer his own opinion.
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, undershooting economists' expectations and signaling the job market may be slowing. Read more
A hospitality manager for the Trump Organization traveled to Las Vegas to find a solution to problems at a national landmark. This is the untold back story of the fallout.
I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable. I appreciate the trip he made to learn more about Alaska, including our rural areas, and as Acting Attorney General he has made several noteworthy decisions that will benefit our state and the nation. Ultimately, however, I will oppose his nomination. Read more
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz until Tehran is compensated for war damage, according to Iranian state media. The plan would impose fees of up to 7% of cargo value on commercial vessels that pass through the strait. It would also fine ships 20% of cargo if they violate Iran's conditions.
For the first time, scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to create new kinds of viruses, raising hopes for medical advances while also raising the disturbing possibility that the technology could someday be used to invent dangerous pathogens.
Just what the planet needs, more dangerous bio-weapons and diseases
Trump supporters were quick to boo after hearing a foreign-sounding name"even though it belonged to a cop who died Tuesday in the line of duty.
"Former Tennessee agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Rep. Andy Ogles in his Republican reelection primary on Thursday, dealing a blow to the Trumpf-backed Islamophobe. Andy Ogles has faced increased scrutiny over campaign finance decisions and other issues, while Hatcher received a boost this week with a late endorsement from Republican governor Bill Lee."
This gun-loving AIPAC dinosaur wanted to ban Islam in the Volunteer State
"Today, the United States announced nearly $2 billion in partnerships with faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. Our nation was founded on the recognition that moral virtue and a steadfast faith in God are necessary preconditions of freedom. Yet under the Biden Administration, US foreign policy belittled Christianity and weaponized government against faith. That era has ended. Under POTUS' leadership, the State Department will eradicate practices that devalue and demean the Christian faith everywhere in the world except in Israel or Lebanon."
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Dummkopf Trumpf signed two executive orders seeking to narrow birthright citizenship in several circumstances and intensify the federal crackdown on commercial "birth tourism." Trumpf is also seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff in the US and potential US territories in the future.
Melanoma Trumpf became AMCIT after Barren Trumpf was born
In August 2026, a screenshot (archived) circulated online that purportedly showed a Truth Social post on U.S. President Donald Trump's account featuring an image depicting him with World War II Generals George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. For example, the activist and TikTok news influencer Aaron Parnas shared a screenshot of Trump's alleged post with the caption, "Trump accused of stolen valor." The image shows the president wearing a military uniform with medals and honors that he has not earned. Claims that Trump posted the image of himself, Patton and MacArthur, and that doing so amounted to stolen valor " meaning when people falsely claim respect for military accomplishments they did not achieve " also circulated on X (archived), Facebook (archived), Threads (archived), Bluesky (archived) and Reddit (archived).
An Ohio mom broke down in tears in front of her kids as she explained how hard it has been to make ends meet under President Donald Trump's administration. "Just listen to this Ohio mother, who is a Trump supporter, who was literally moved to tears when my colleague Alex Tabet asked her about the basics she's struggling to buy," she said. The woman, standing by her minivan with Trump stickers on the windows, tears up in a gas station in Rittman, Ohio as Tabet asks, "Is this how you expected the second Trump term to go?" Read more
Voters in Tennessee dealt President Trump a blow and rejected Republican Rep. Andy Ogles at the polls Thursday. The second-term lawmaker faced a formidable primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner endorsed by outgoing Gov. Bill Lee (R). Hatcher's victory is the latest blemish on Trump's largely successful endorsement record this cycle.
Some estimates made by Doge, the body charged with reducing US government spending, that it saved billions of dollars are "incorrect or lack supporting evidence", a watchdog has found. A report released on Thursday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has given an extensive review of Doge's claims about its so-called "Wall of Receipts", which reported savings of $110bn (82bn) across contracts, grants and leases. "Several issues limit the transparency and reliability of these reported savings," the report stated. Read more
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
