An appeals court has halted work on a proposed ballroom at the White House, setting up a potential legal challenge before the Supreme Court. The ruling temporarily blocks construction while the dispute over the project’s authorization proceeds.
The decision follows arguments that the administration must obtain approval from Congress before moving ahead with the ballroom. The appeals panel’s order adds another legal barrier to the project and leaves its future dependent on further court review.
Trump has said he intends to take the matter to the Supreme Court. Any appeal would place the justices at the center of a dispute over the scope of presidential authority and the role of Congress in approving changes to the White House complex.
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