National Trust for Historic Preservation declines DOJ request to drop White House ballroom lawsuit
The National Trust for Historic Preservation refused to withdraw its lawsuit against President Trump's planned White House ballroom after the DOJ demanded the group dismiss the case following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. DOJ Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate sent a letter linking the lawsuit to presidential security risks and gave the group until 9 a.m. Monday to drop the case. Lawyer Gregory Craig responded that the lawsuit does not jeopardize presidential safety and called the DOJ's assertion incorrect and irresponsible.
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This event sits in the top 45% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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