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White House calls new ballroom a national security necessity that’s ‘vital’ to the Trump family’s safety

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The White House is urging a federal appeals court to allow construction to continue on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom, arguing it will help provide protection both for the president’s family and the country as a whole. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ballroom … Read more

Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity

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JUNEAU, Alaska — The tiny Alaska Native village of Beaver is about 40 minutes — by plane — from the nearest city. Its roughly 50 residents rely on weekday flights for mail and many of their basic supplies, from groceries to Amazon deliveries of everyday household items. Air service plays an outsize role in the … Read more