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globenewswire.com - Merko Ehitus AS - Construction notice to proceed in Latvia (defence campus of DCC)
Construction notice to proceed in Latvia (defence campus of DCC)
GlobeNewswire

On 31 March 2026, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has issued notice to proceed for construction works pursuant to the design-and-build contract between DCC and PS MB.MEE, part of AS Merko Ehitus group. The contract entails construction of defence…

washingtonpost.com - Dan Diamond - Judge halts construction on Trump's ballroom, says Congress must decide
Judge halts construction on Trump's ballroom, says Congress must decide
Washington Post

A federal judge ordered a halt to construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom, ruling that Trump lacks authority to fund the estimated $400 million project through private donations. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon disagreed with…

bbc.co.uk - Max Matza - Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
BBC

A US judge has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction project from continuing, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before the project began. The ruling comes after the White House was sued by…

fox40.com - Ella Lee - Judge halts White House ballroom construction project
Judge halts White House ballroom construction project
FOX40 News

A federal judge on Tuesday halted construction on President Trump's White House ballroom project. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said that no statute “comes close” to granting Trump the authority he claims he has to execute the $400…

businessinsider.com - Kaja Whitehouse - Judge halts Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom construction
Judge halts Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom construction
Business Insider

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump to stop construction on a new White House ballroom, citing a lack of congressional approval. 'Unless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorization, construction has…

independent.co.uk - Ariana Baio - Judge pauses construction of Trump's beloved White House ballroom
Judge pauses construction of Trump's beloved White House ballroom
The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to stop construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom until Congress authorizes it. District Court Judge Richard Leon…

axios.com - Sabrina Moreno - Construction workers lead Richmond homeownership gains
Construction workers lead Richmond homeownership gains
Axios

Skilled trades and construction workers saw the biggest homeownership gains in metro Richmond over the past decade, according to a new analysis shared with Axios. Why it matters: They're outpacing teachers, police and health care workers, per the…

pbs.org - Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press - Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders
Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders
PBS

'The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!' the judge wrote. Leon suspended enforcement of his order for 14 days, acknowledging that the case…

seekingalpha.com - Monica L. Correa - Markets' rally is an opportunity to look at value construct - Seymour Asset Management
Markets' rally is an opportunity to look at value construct - Seymour Asset Management
Seeking Alpha

Tim Seymour, founder and CIO at Seymour Asset Management, believes the recent equity rally represents a legitimate market response to oversold conditions and attractive valuations heading into earnings season. With the S&P 500 (SP500) now trading…

fox43.com - Associated Press - Judge halts Trump's White House ballroom construction until Congress approves it
Judge halts Trump's White House ballroom construction until Congress approves it
fox43.com

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington granted a…

deadline.com - Ted Johnson - Judge Blocks Construction Of Donald Trump's White House Ballroom
Judge Blocks Construction Of Donald Trump's White House Ballroom
Deadline

A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump from proceeding on his proposed ballroom without “express authorization from Congress.” U.S. District Judge Richard Leon prohibited “any further demolition, site preparation work…

abcnews.com -  MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press - Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething
Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething
ABC News

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom it demolished the East Wing of the White House to make space for, barring work from proceeding without congressional…

10tv.com - ODOT kicks off construction season with projects valued over $3 billion
ODOT kicks off construction season with projects valued over $3 billion
10tv.com

Traffic This year, 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 miles of roadway are set to be improved during these projects. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation is kicking off another construction season with nearly 1,000…

express.co.uk - Daniel Moxon - Saudi Arabia begins construction of new F1 circuit with elevated 20-storey first corner
Saudi Arabia begins construction of new F1 circuit with elevated 20-storey first corner
Express.co.uk

A new F1 track is being constructed in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia A new image shows the progress that has been made on the eye-catching first corner of a new circuit in Saudi Arabia which hopes to be hosting Formula 1 races in the coming years. The…

arkansasonline.com - MICHAEL KUNZELMAN AND WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - Judge halts construction on White House | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Judge halts construction on White House | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom for which it demolished the East Wing of the White House, barring work from proceeding without congressional approval. U.S.

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