Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative and public service journalism that has the power to respond and drive positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Late last year, Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement agency revealed that taxpayers would pick up the tab for more than $1 … Read more
Claim: Construction on US President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom has been halted by a federal judge in mid-February 2026. Rating: Rating: False Context: As of this writing, a federal judge has yet to rule on the legal status of the construction project. In a social media post, Trump said the project is moving “ahead … Read more
President Donald Trump’s plan to have private donors fund his new $400 million White House ballroom could cost him the entire project, as a federal judge will soon decide whether the administration can rely on fundraising to bypass congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Ricard Leon says he may rule this month on a lawsuit filed … Read more