US Appeals Court halts construction of White House ballroom
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Donald Trump, US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
Washington D.C., USA
August 8, 2026
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The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit upheld an order halting construction of a White House ballroom. The court ruled that the project requires explicit Congressional authorization. President Trump vowed to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
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