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Trump directs military catapult shift and secures ballroom construction stay
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Defense to revert aircraft carrier launch mechanisms from electromagnetic catapults to steam-based systems. Naval expert Bryan Clark warned that this transition could increase costs significantly and limit the capabilities of next-generation aircraft carriers.
Separately, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a stay on a lower court injunction that would have halted construction of the Trump East Wing ballroom. The order allows work to continue while the full Court considers the matter. This follows a ruling from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, which held that the project requires congressional approval. According to the administration, the ballroom is approximately 65 percent complete and stands 70 feet tall.
Entities
Bryan Clark · Donald Trump · Hudson Institute · John Roberts · Mark Kelly · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Department of Defense · U.S. Navy · USS Doris Miller
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump directed the Defense Department to revert aircraft carrier catapults from electromagnetic to steam systems. www.europesays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Naval expert Bryan Clark stated the switch to steam catapults will limit next-generation aircraft carriers and incur high costs. www.europesays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay on a lower court injunction that would have halted construction of Trump’s East Wing ballroom. www.vox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ballroom project is approximately 65 percent complete and stands 70 feet tall. www.vox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DC Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that Trump exceeded his authority regarding the ballroom project and requires congressional approval. www.vox.com