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White House Ballroom Construction Blocked by US Appeals Court

A US appeals court has halted the construction of a new ballroom in the White House, ruling that it is not a national security issue. President Trump has vowed to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, arguing that the ballroom is crucial for the country's protection.

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The essential points

  1. 01A US appeals court blocked the construction of a new ballroom in the White House.
  2. 02The court ruled that the ballroom is not a national security issue, leaving its construction to Congress.
  3. 03President Trump has pledged to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
  4. 04The ballroom's construction was halted pending the appeal.
The full brief

A US appeals court has halted the construction of a new ballroom in the White House, ruling that it is not a national security issue. President Trump has vowed to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, arguing that the ballroom is crucial for the country's protection.