US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
Summary
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop building a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The court said only Congress can approve major changes to the White House, and the project will now likely go to the Supreme Court for a final decision.Key Facts
- The Trump administration planned to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House.
- Construction began after tearing down the East Wing without congressional approval.
- A federal appeals court ruled that only Congress can approve such major changes.
- The court upheld an injunction won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued against the project.
- The court allowed underground work to continue but stopped above-ground construction.
- The ruling was paused for 14 days so the Trump administration can appeal to the Supreme Court.
- President Trump said the ballroom is needed for large events and national security reasons.
- The White House has not yet commented on the court’s order.
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