Senate Moves, Trump Appeals Ballroom Ruling | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Senator Bill Cassidy backs Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing the way for confirmation despite Senator Lisa Murkowski’s objections over a Trump ally compensation fund. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom, ruling only Congress can authorize such a project — a decision celebrated by preservationists and echoed by Hillary Clinton, who likened the decor changes to Saddam Hussein’s palaces. Trump vows to appeal, calling it a “Military Center,” while pledging to use campaign funds to boost GOP midterms. In other Senate action, David Cummins…