Appeals Court blocks Trump's White House ballroom expansion project

White House Ballroom Expansion Project·Latest event August 7, 2026

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Appeals Court blocks Trump's White House ballroom expansion project

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the administration lacks authority to proceed without explicit authorization from Congress. This decision upholds a lower court's block on the construction and orders an immediate halt to all work. The court found that Trump cannot bypass the legislative branch to build the new facility. Legal experts suggest the case will likely move to the Supreme Court for a final decision. The ruling emphasizes that congressional approval is required for major modifications to the executive mansion.

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