How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt

from Apple News Today

The Supreme Court hears arguments today regarding President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The Wall Street Journal’s James Romoser joins to discuss the key questions before the court. Some U.S. allies in the Gulf want President Trump to keep up the war with Iran. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press explains why some countries say Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough. A federal judge halted construction on President Trump’s new ballroom at the White House. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond breaks down why Trump’s mechanism for funding the project is the main issue. Plus, the Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy,” Tiger Woods says he’s stepping away from golf after an arrest on suspicion of DUI, and why TMZ is turning its cameras on vacationing lawmakers. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 1, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

How Trump’s $400 million ballroom plans came to a halt

0:00 15:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Apple News Today?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Apple News Today episode published?

This episode was published on April 1, 2026.

Can I download this Apple News Today episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!