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Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroom, ordering halt to construction
The 2-1 ruling says Trump needs congressional approval for the $400 million project and pauses construction for 14 days for a possible appeal.
- A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump is unlawfully constructing a $400 million ballroom at the White House on the site of the demolished East Wing, dealing the administration a major setback.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued last year after the administration tore down the East Wing and began building a 90,000-square-foot ballroom without seeking Congressional authorization.
- Justice Department attorney Yaakov Roth argued the privately funded project is necessary for security, while preservation lawyer Thaddeus Heuer countered that the administration "just don't want to go to Congress."
- The appeals court placed its ruling on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the Supreme Court, setting up a potential high-stakes showdown over presidential authority.
- Trump defended the ballroom on Truth Social last month, promising it "will be magnificent, safe, and secure," while a judge recently ordered his name removed from the Kennedy Center exterior in a separate lawsuit.
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A federal court in Washington decided that Donald Trump should suspend the construction of the mega party hall at the White House.
·Milan, Italy
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Donald Trump's administration has 14 days to appeal. In this way, the appeals court's decision is not final.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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berlingske.dkDonald Trump's administration has 14 days to appeal. In this way, the appeals court's decision is not final.
·Borås, Sweden
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Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval: Appeals court
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to stop construction. The court said it would stay its own ruling for two weeks to allow the administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
·Toronto, Canada
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