🇺🇸Week of July 27

A US appeals court upheld an injunction that pauses construction of a ballroom at the White House, a project initiated by former President Donald Trump.123

The appeals court ruled that Trump cannot build the White House ballroom without congressional approval.4

The court's decision halts the ballroom project and paves the way for a potential Supreme Court showdown.3

CNN reported that the appeals court said Trump is unlawfully constructing the White House ballroom.5

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, announced he will support Todd Blanche for attorney general, according to NBC News and The New York Times.12

Cassidy's support salvages Blanche's confirmation, as reported by The New York Times.2

Politico reported that Blanche has secured enough votes for Senate confirmation.3

AP News reported that GOP holdouts, including Cassidy, agreed to back Blanche after striking a deal over a fund.4

President Donald Trump has revived his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, according to multiple news outlets including CNBC, The New York Times, and the Financial Times.123

The Trump administration is moving ahead with efforts to fire Cook, as reported by 10TV.4

The Washington Post reports that Trump will not let the Supreme Court have the last word on the matter.5

The Financial Times describes the action as a threat to sack Cook, while CNBC and The New York Times characterize it as a revived effort or battle to fire her.123

Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico woke up with no running water as water rationing began, according to CBS News.1

The water crisis is caused by drought and aging pipes, as reported by The New York Times.2

Reuters reported that Puerto Rico will begin water rationing due to intense drought.3

The Washington Post quoted a resident saying, "This is chaos," and described some people as desperate.4

Newsweek reported that President Trump remained silent as the severe water crisis impacted tens of thousands of Americans.5