VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23
“failed to obtain (or even to seek) approval from the one body that, by law, must authorize the project: Congress.”
Vietnam-era veterans · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
The filing states the Trump administration has not sought authorization from Congress, which by law must approve the project.
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