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Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed

The Hill · August 31, 2026 at 4:12 PM

Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that White House ballroom construction can continue, lifting a block on above-ground work as President Trump asserts the project is necessary for national security.

It halts a lower court ruling that would’ve restricted construction until Congress provided additional approvals.

Five conservative justices, including all three of Trump’s appointees, sided with the...

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