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Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction, Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
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A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from continuing construction of a ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House. The 2-1 ruling upholds a preliminary injunction requested by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argues the administration unlawfully began construction without congressional approval. The ruling is on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, likely sending the case to the highest court. The ballroom is part of broader White House renovations, including a new helipad on the South Lawn. This is a developing story.
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Topline A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from continuing construction of his ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House—likely sending the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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- The court ruled 2–1 to uphold a preliminary injunction requested by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- The Trust argues that the Trump administration unlawfully began construction of the ballroom without congressional approval.
- The Trump administration has 14 days to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction