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Video: WaPo reveals Obama-era White House bunker; SCOTUS lets Trump ballroom proceed 5-4

WaPo reveals Obama-era White House bunker; SCOTUS lets Trump ballroom proceed 5-4

Aug 31, 2026

The segment opens with 2010-2012 White House construction that officials described as utility upgrades but which WaPo later reported was a secret nuclear-hardened bunker completed under Obama. It contrasts this with Trump's ballroom project, which includes its own bunker and is defended on national-security grounds. The Supreme Court allowed above-ground work to continue in a 5-4 decision, with Chief Justice Roberts dissenting on standing grounds. The second half covers Trump's other DC projects (Triumphal Arch, Kennedy Center changes, Eisenhower building paint job) and administration efforts to alter the National Historic Preservation Act. Guest Greg Werkheiser of Cultural Heritage Partners discusses a coalition of over 600 groups opposing those changes and lobbying Congress.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Trump tours White House helipad construction, claims Canada trade deal and Xi visit

Trump tours White House helipad construction, claims Canada trade deal and Xi visit

Aug 19, 2026

The USA TODAY video shows President Trump touring the South Lawn helipad site during construction, highlighting granite work, new grass, flagpoles, and dual-use for events and helicopters. He answers questions on the ballroom/military complex project, a potential Supreme Court ruling, the Canada trade deal, Iran, Kim Jong-un, and oil flows.

Source: USA TODAY

Video: Trump administration seeks Supreme Court stay for White House East Wing ballroom construction

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court stay for White House East Wing ballroom construction

Aug 17, 2026

The segment covers a recent emergency application filed by the Trump administration with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to lift a D.C. Circuit injunction halting above-ground construction on a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House East Wing. It details quotes from the filing referencing national security needs, an 'integrated military complex,' and a list of recent threats to the president. The broadcast mocks the project as a 'Golden Ballroom' shield and features commentary from host Ben and guest Harry Litman criticizing the legal arguments, presidential status, and motives. The second half discusses the filing's language about the president not being a mere tenant and construction progress claims.

Source: MeidasTouch