News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom construction to continue amid challenges
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano following a backlash and soccer superstar Lionel Messi says he's retiring from Argentina's national team.
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project, despite ongoing legal challenges. Preservationists argue that congressional approval is necessary, but Chief Justice John Roberts and the three liberal justices dissented, stating that construction is likely unlawful.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has canceled a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano due to backlash from donors, politicians, and Jewish leaders. Galliano, who was fired from his role at Dior in 2011 for racist and antisemitic statements, acknowledged that an exhibit honoring his work would have been painful for some.
On a global scale, the death toll from recent floods in Nepal and China is nearing 1,000, with over 4,400 people still missing. Rescuers are racing to find trapped workers in Nepal, while residents of a Nepali village returned to flood-ravaged homes only to find nothing left. In Washington, D.C., the Kelly Clarkson Show is set to end after seven years, with Clarkson stepping away to spend more time with her family.
The prediction market Kalshi has banned former Congressman George Santos for life due to suspected insider trading. Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, citing the completion of his legacy.
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