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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now; Pres. Trump campaigns for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina

Aug 21, 2026 · 59m

Summary

The Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue, while the President claims it is privately funded. Vice President J.D. Vance campaigns in Ohio, highlighting his Rust Belt roots and criticizing Democratic policies. Meanwhile, Trump rallies in South Carolina for Senator Darlene Graham amid a contentious primary runoff, and House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in a key New York district.

Topics discussed

Intro: Campaign rallies in SC and NY Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction Trump claims private funding for ballroom VP Vance speech on his grandfather and border security Ohio Senate race: Husted vs. Brown SC Senate runoff: Graham's national security gaffe House races in NY and CA Democratic Party and DSA coalition dynamics Ed Martin leaves Justice Department Markets, Iran sanctions, and beef import plan Trump admin challenges ABA accreditation power Golden Dome missile defense initiative details
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