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Shapiro mansion revamp, Fifa Peace Prize review, Malibu fire
A whistleblower lawsuit over the Pennsylvania governor's mansion renovation has the New York Post questioning Shapiro's readiness for a 2028 run; the allegations are unproven.
On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “How the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion revamp could complicate Josh Shapiro’s White House bid”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:32 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Infantino, Malibu, FIFA, Pennsylvania, White House, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Malibu fire spreading rapidly overnight, prompting more evacuations (October 16).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other news, the Pennsylvania governor's mansion revamp is now tied to a whistleblower lawsuit, and the New York Post says it could complicate a Josh Shapiro run in twenty twenty-eight.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThose are allegations only.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA home renovation that ends in a lawsuit. Every contractor in the country just nodded.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFifa will review its Peace Prize, and the Football Social Responsibility Committee will report to the next Fifa Council meeting.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYahoo Sports says Donald Trump could keep the award for good.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA prize that needs a review committee. Even the trophy wants a recount.
The story so far
- Bryson Fire Passes 100 Acres in Malibu, Orders Issued · Deadline
- Malibu Wildfire Doubles to 200 Acres as Evacuations Continue · KTLA
- Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting" · CBS News
- Infantino apologises amid calls for him to quit as FIFA president · Al Jazeera
- Digested week: No Nobel again for Trump but he looks a cert to… · The Guardian
- Malibu fire spreading rapidly overnight, prompting more evacuations · New York Post
- Shapiro mansion revamp, Fifa Peace Prize review, Malibu fire (this story)
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