Matt Bevin (R) booked a room with state funds at the Trump D.C. hotel, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post. ADThe Washington case centers on whether the president needs congressional approval before doing business with a foreign government. As novel as the legal cases are, their impact on public debate has been noticeable inside and outside the Trump network. President Trump has asked the full 2nd Circuit to rehear the case — a request that is pending. The 263-room D.C. hotel, despite its popularity in Republican circles, has been at about 57 percent occupancy this year compared with 75 percent for competitors, according to marketing materials obtained by The Post.

Source: Washington Post December 08, 2019 22:07 UTC