President Donald Trump has filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court to allow the continued construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The filing follows an appeals court order to halt the project, which is currently 65% complete, due to a lack of congressional approval. In other legal developments, Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the December 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea has raised significant questions regarding New York state's double jeopardy laws, which could impact the upcoming murder trial. Additionally, Hawaii is preparing for Tropical Storm Lala, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Saturday morning, bringing life-threatening flooding and hazardous sea conditions to the islands.