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A federal judge has halted construction of Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes it, setting up a clash over presidential authority, historic preservation and how far private money can reshape the executive mansion.[1][2]
Iran said on Thursday it would intensify attacks on the United States and Israel after Donald Trump threatened heavier strikes, deepening a confrontation that is already spilling into regional security, shipping and inflation politics.[1][2][3]
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a new security declaration that restores frozen aid, reaffirms Wellington as Avarua’s preferred defence partner and tries to draw firmer lines around how the islands handle outside powers including China.[1][2][3]
Major carmakers say they are prepared to expand US production and invest billions more, but executives at the New York Auto Show say they still need clearer rules on tariffs and the future of the USMCA before finalizing where to build and source vehicles.[2]
