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US Supreme Court Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Plans
A US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction on a $400 million White House ballroom, citing a lack of congressional approval. The court ruled that the president has no authority to make changes to the White House without congressional consent. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration for violating preservation laws.
The essential points
- 01A US court has blocked the Trump administration's plans for a $400 million White House ballroom.
- 02The court cited a lack of congressional approval for the project.
- 03The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration for violating preservation laws.
- 04The Trump administration can appeal the decision to the Supreme Court within 14 days.
The full brief
A US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop construction on a $400 million White House ballroom, citing a lack of congressional approval. The court ruled that the president has no authority to make changes to the White House without congressional consent. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration for violating preservation laws.