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White House Sidelines Courts, Builds Ballroom, Funds Jan. 6 Defendants.

6/10/2026

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The administration is using veto power and a narrow standing doctrine to sideline Congress and courts while pushing its agenda.
It is constructing a ballroom on the demolished White House East Wing.
The administration allocated a $1.8 billion slush fund to support defendants in the January 6 Capitol attack.
It oversaw the destruction of presidential records and reached settlements with former officials Mike Flynn and Steve Bannon.

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Story summary

The administration is using veto power and a narrow standing doctrine to sideline Congress and courts while pushing its agenda.
It is constructing a ballroom on the demolished White House East Wing.
The administration allocated a $1.8 billion slush fund to support defendants in the January 6 Capitol attack.
It oversaw the destruction of presidential records and reached settlements with former officials Mike Flynn and Steve Bannon.