A U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom project, according to CNBC and other reports. The ruling orders that construction be halted, placing the project on hold while questions over its authorization are addressed.
The court said Trump must obtain approval from Congress before proceeding with the ballroom, according to coverage of the decision. Other reports characterized the ruling as finding that the construction was unlawful because the required approval had not been secured.
The decision represents a setback for the project and could lead to further legal proceedings. Reports indicate that the ruling may clear the way for an appeal to the Supreme Court, though the project’s future will depend on subsequent court action and any response from Congress.
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