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White House Ballroom Ruling

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.

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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.

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Developing 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. US · 2 sources · 3h ago

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Earlier report Filed 8 Aug, 13:41 UTC Appeals Court Blocks White House Ballroom Construction A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, ruling the White House lacks authority to unilaterally build the 90,000-square-foot project without congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued after the Trump administration tore down the East Wing. Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court. US · 4 sources