JUST IN: Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing above-ground construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue for now, temporarily blocking a lower court order that would have halted the work.
Roberts issued an administrative stay Friday as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency appeal in the months-long legal battle over the project.
The administration argues halting construction could threaten national security and presidential safety, while opponents contend Congress never authorized the project.
The order does not resolve the underlying dispute, but construction can continue while the case remains before the high court.
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President Trump says the U.S. has "total control" around the Strait of Hormuz as he turns up the pressure on Iran to make a deal.
Trump paints a dire picture of Iran's position, claiming the country has "no money," is struggling to pay its soldiers and police, and is facing 350% inflation.
"They would love to make a deal, but they're not ready to make the right deal in my opinion," Trump says, as he signals Washington is prepared to wait and see what Tehran does next.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law a bill that pro-life advocates warn will criminalize praying outside abortion clinics.
The law makes it a crime to physically block access to facilities offering such care or intentionally intimidate people away from them. Penalties can reach five years in prison if the obstruction causes serious bodily harm.
Violators can also face civil lawsuits, with successful plaintiffs eligible for at least $1,000 per violation, attorney’s fees and potentially punitive damages.
“Peaceful sidewalk counseling, prayer, holding signs, or simply offering help and alternatives outside a facility can easily be labeled “intimidation” by someone who claims to feel threatened, leaving pro-life advocates open to criminal charges that are difficult to disprove and chilling constitutionally protected expression," New Jersey Right To Life said in a statement condemning the measure.
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President Trump shows off the beautiful new White House helipad to the press, etching his name into history and giving massive credit to the construction crew who helped make the helipad a reality.
JUST BLEW IT: Nike has erased nearly $200 billion in market value as the iconic American brand’s stock sinks to a 12-year low.
The Swoosh-emblazoned brand has been on a yearslong slide, with shares plunging nearly 80% from Nike’s 2021 all-time high of $177.51.
The staggering decline is fueling fresh criticism of the company and its past controversies, including Nike’s 2019 decision to pull a planned Betsy Ross flag sneaker after Colin Kaepernick raised concerns over the design.
Sen. Ted Cruz is now taking aim at the brand, pointing back to his own Nike boycott and declaring: “#GoWokeGoBroke.”
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Nike’s stock has plunged to its lowest level in 12 years — and Sen. Ted Cruz is taking a victory lap.
“#GoWokeGoBroke."
"For my whole life, I wore nearly 100% Nike for athletic wear."
"Kaepernick pissed me off, but when they cancelled the Betsy Ross shoe it showed that their marketing plan was America-hate.”
“I went out & bought brand new shoes, shorts, t-shirts."
"Turns out I wasn’t the only one."
Nike shares have fallen nearly 80% from their 2021 peak, erasing roughly $200 billion in market value as the company grapples with declining sales, shifting consumer tastes and increased competition.