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Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Construction to Continue

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom may continue for now. The decision follows months of dispute between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administration has said the renovations are needed for national security.

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The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Main story Developing Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Work to Continue Temporarily The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed construction of a White House ballroom to continue, pausing a lower court order that would have halted much of the project. Chief Justice John Roberts issued the stay, which remains in effect until the court takes further action. The Trump administration had filed an emergency appeal. US · 2 sources ·
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Trump's ballroom construction can continue for now, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court will allow construction on President Trump's controversial White House ballroom to continue. The administration says the renovations are needed for national security.

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Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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