US Appeals Court Allows Resumption of Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
A US appeals court has granted a stay allowing construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue after a district judge had halted above-ground work citing national security concerns.The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued the stay following an appeal by the Trump administration against US District Judge Richard Leon's order to stop construction.Judge Leon had temporarily blocked all construction in March, ruling that the project required congressional approval and questioning the administration's classification of the ballroom plans as vital for national security.The Justice Department argued that halting construction would jeopardize the President's safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 21:30 LONDON
US and Italy Hold Second Bilateral Space Dialogue to Expand Cooperation and Security
On April 9-10, 2026, the United States and Italy convened their second bilateral Space Dialogue in Washington, D.C. This meeting followed their April 2025 commitment by Prime Minister Meloni and President Trump to strengthen bilateral space cooperation. The dialogue is part of an ongoing strategic partnership to advance space cooperation and security. The delegations exchanged information on their respective national space policies, including Italy's new space law and the U.S. Executive Order 14369 on Ensuring American Space Superiority. Both sides reiterated plans to expand cooperation on national security space efforts, information sharing, and civil and commercial space activities. Discussions highlighted... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 12:31 LONDON
US Congress Temporarily Extends Controversial Surveillance Law Under FISA
The United States Congress has passed a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance provision under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).This extension allows federal intelligence agencies to continue collecting data under Section 702 until April 30, 2026.The extension was approved unanimously by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 17, following the failure of a longer-term reauthorization effort.The short-term measure provides a 10-day continuation of the law, which was set to expire on April 20.Section 702 permits the National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence agencies to collect data from foreigners outside the US, including their communications... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 21:01 LONDON
President Trump condemns judge blocking $400M White House Ballroom vital for national security
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time. It will be an GREAT moment for them if they do. Thank you for your attention to this matter." - "RT @realDonaldTrumpA Trump Hating Judge, for the first time in History, wants Congress to pay Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for a Glorious Ballroom, instead of accepting Donations from Great American Companies and Citizens. This is a first, In other words, he wants Tax Payers to pay for the Ballroom, instead of Donors... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 23:31 LONDON
Former NATO Chief Warns UK's National Security 'In Peril'
Lord George Robertson, former NATO Secretary General and key adviser on the UK's Strategic Defence Review (SDR), has publicly warned that the country's national security is at risk due to political complacency.Speaking in Salisbury on 14 April 2026, he accused the UK government of being underprepared and underinsured against current threats.Lord Robertson criticised "non-military experts in the Treasury" for what he described as "vandalism" affecting defence funding.He highlighted repeated delays in publishing the promised 10-year defence investment plan intended to support the SDR's objectives.The government maintains it is delivering the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 02:33 LONDON
