US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
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A US federal appeal court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. The Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in a divided 2-1 order upheld a preliminary injunction won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued last year after...A US federal appeal court ordered Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to stop construction on a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. “Each president is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House” and cannot fundamentally reshape it without congressional approval, the Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said in...
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By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site ofBy Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered Donald Trump's administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White
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By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the R...By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered Donald Trump's administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican l...
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By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the R...By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered Donald Trump's administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican l...
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Supreme Court to Face Major Decision on Donald Trump's White House BallroomTrump Blasts Court's Decision To Halt Work on White House Ballroom - journal-advocate.comseen 9 Aug, 16:52headline rewritten
Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroomAppeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - hot96.comseen 9 Aug, 17:50description edited
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By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Re...By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered Donald Trump's administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican l...
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Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. Judges Patricia Millett and Bradley Garcia rebuked President Trump for making the unprecedented changes to the historic...
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Court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroom, ordering halt to constructionAppeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - knopnews2.comseen 9 Aug, 17:51headline rewritten
Court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroom, ordering halt to constructionAppeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - wadk.comseen 9 Aug, 17:52description edited
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Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. Judges Patricia Millett and Bradley Garcia rebuked President Trump for making the unprecedented changes to the historic...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/politics/appeals-court-rules-trump-cant-build-white-house-ballroom-without-congressional-approval/">Read More</a>WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/politics/appeals-court-rules-trump-cant-build-white-house-ballroom-without-congressional-approval/">Read More</a>
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Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroomAppeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval - ksyl.comseen 14 Aug, 18:21article removed
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Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom - The Hillseen 14 Aug, 19:15description edited
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to immediately allow construction on the White House ballroom and berated lower judges for halting it, insisting the project must proceed for national security. “This Project, like its predecessors, should be a matter for the President and the political process, not construction-by-injunction,” Solicitor General D. John...The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to immediately allow construction of the White House ballroom and berated lower court judges for halting it, insisting the project must proceed for national security. “This Project, like its predecessors, should be a matter for the President and the political process, not construction-by-injunction,” Solicitor General D....
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 14 Aug, 19:15headline rewritten
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Ballroom Construction ContinueTrump Defends Ballroom to Supreme Court as Military Complex - newsweek.comseen 14 Aug, 21:23headline rewritten
Trump Blasts Court's Decision To Halt Work on White House BallroomTrump appeals White House ballroom halt to Supreme Court - wadk.comseen 14 Aug, 21:24article removed
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Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom - nbcwashington.comseen 16 Aug, 13:57headline rewritten
Trump asks Supreme Court about White House ballroom constructionTrump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue - bostonherald.comseen 20 Aug, 19:56headline rewritten
Group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump's White House ballroomPreservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project - troyrecord.comseen 20 Aug, 19:56headline rewritten
Group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump's White House ballroomPreservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 22 Aug, 02:51headline rewritten
Weißes Haus: Oberste Gerichtshof erlaubt vorerst Weiterbau von Trumps BallsaalWeißes Haus: Oberster Gerichtshof erlaubt vorerst Weiterbau von Trumps Ballsaal - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 23 Aug, 23:53URL changed
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)seen 24 Aug, 03:14description edited
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Stay does not resolve underlying legal dispute, but allows construction to move forward for nowStay does not resolve underlying legal dispute, allows construction to move forward for now
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Nejvyšší soud USA rozhodl, že vláda prezidenta Donalda Trumpa může prozatím pokračovat ve výstavbě tanečního sálu v Bílém domě, píše Reuters. Soud tím pozastavil rozhodnutí nižší instance, které další výstavbu zablokovalo.Nejvyšší soud Spojených států rozhodl, že vláda prezidenta Donalda Trumpa může prozatím pokračovat ve výstavbě tanečního sálu v Bílém domě. Soud tím pozastavil rozhodnutí nižší instance, které další výstavbu zablokovalo. Informuje o tom agentura Reuters. Trump páteční rozhodnutí soudu uvítal.
- BBC News Worldseen 1 Sept, 01:00description edited
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction.But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
- The Guardian Worldseen 1 Sept, 01:00description edited
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Justices’ 5-4 ruling permits Trump administration appeal to block lower court order halting above-ground work A divided US supreme court has permitted Donald Trump to continue building his controversial $400m White House ballroom amid legal challenges. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices permitted the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order which had halted above-ground construction of the project while a lawsuit by a historic preservation group seeks to block it. Continue...Justices’ 5-4 ruling permits Trump administration appeal to block lower court order halting above-ground work A divided US supreme court has permitted Donald Trump to continue building his controversial $400m White House ballroom despite legal challenges, raising the likelihood it will be completed. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices permitted the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order which had halted above-ground construction of the project while a lawsuit by a historic...
- DW Top Storiesseen 1 Sept, 01:00description edited
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The ruling allows the Trump administration to continue the $400 million White House ballroom construction project for now.The ruling was backed by five of the court's six conservative justices. US President Donald Trump praised the decision in a post on his Truth Social platform.
- Axiosseen 1 Sept, 01:00description edited
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The Supreme Court on Monday permitted President Trump to proceed with plans to build the White House ballroom . Why it matters: The 5-4 ruling is likely the final word on the project, which can now proceed with above-ground work after it was halted while the case played out in court. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.The Supreme Court on Monday permitted President Trump to proceed with plans to build the White House ballroom . Why it matters: The 5-4 ruling is likely the final word on the project , which can now proceed with above-ground work after it was halted while the case played out in court. Driving the news: The majority decision noted that the justices did "not pass upon the legality of the government's East Wing project." They concluded only that, based on the submissions before the court, "the...
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- In 5-4 ruling, court blocks lower-court decisions that would have halted aboveground constructionIn 5-4 ruling, court blocks lower-court decisions that would have halted aboveground construction
- South China Morning Postseen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten
US Supreme Court lets Trump’s White House ballroom construction continueTrump wins Supreme Court ruling to continue White House ballroom construction - Le Monde Englishseen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten
Divided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroomDivided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's $400 million ballroom - twincities.comseen 3 Sept, 03:27description edited
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The justices intervened Monday after lower courts found work must stop because the project doesn’t have congressional approval.The justices intervened after lower courts found work must stop without congressional approval.
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Fri, 7 August 2026
49 reports- kfgo.com14:27first to reportedited after publishing
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court ordered Donald Trump's administration on Friday to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican l...
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- bangordailynews.com14:53Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroom, ordering halt to construction
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress to build his proposed White House ballroom,
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Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroomThe U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to stop construction.
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- The Hill14:56
A federal appeals court panel blocked President Trump’s White House ballroom in a 2-1 vote on Friday, saying that work must stop except for below-ground construction, including installations Trump says are needed for security. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit panel ruled that Congress retains control over funding for development at the White House and...
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U.S. appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project CNBC US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court appeal BBC Appeals court says Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom CNN Appeals court rules Trump must get approval from Congress on ballroom, ordering halt to construction AP News Trump must halt ballroom construction, appeals court says washingtonpost.com
- iheart.com15:11
A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
- iheart.com15:11
A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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Flash: U.S. appeals court blocks Trump's 400-mln-dollar White House ballroom project-
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Trump Blasts Court's Decision To Halt Work on White House BallroomThe Trump administration seeks emergency Supreme Court relief after a court ruling halted work on the White House ballroom project.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:35
AMERIČKI prizivni sud zaustavio je gradnju dvorane u Bijeloj kući vrijedne 400 milijuna dolara (346 milijuna eura). Sud je presudio da administracija Donalda Trumpa nije imala ovlasti za projekt bez odobrenja Kongresa.
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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Trump must halt ballroom construction, appeals court says washingtonpost.com Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval TribLIVE.com US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Appeals court says Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom CNN Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight The New York Times
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- globalnews.ca16:39
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to stop construction of the 8,400-square-metre ballroom without congressional approval.
- abcnews.com17:10
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed.
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- prokerala.com17:10
A divided federal appeals court in Washington on Friday ordered the US President Donald Trump administration to stop the construction of a massive 400....
- centralwesterndaily.com.au17:15
The US appeals court has demanded work stop on President Trump's ballroom, saying he is "a temporary tenant,...
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- maitlandmercury.com.au7 Aug, 17:15their copy
- DW Top Stories17:15
A US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that saying Trump cannot build a White House ballroom without congressional approval. The president vowed to appeal what he called an "unjust decision."
- Bloomberg Politics17:19
President Donald Trump said he would appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court ruled he lacks the legal authority to build his sprawling White House ballroom without congressional approval.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:20
AMERIČKI prizivni sud blokirao je izgradnju dvorane u Bijeloj kući, projekt Donalda Trumpa. Trump je kritizirao odluku i najavio žalbu Vrhovnom sudu, tvrdeći da projekt financiraju privatni donatori.
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the Trump administration's construction of a White House ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval. The $400 million project, funded by private donors, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The administrati...
- Google News - Top Stories18:00
Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom construction NBC News Trump must halt ballroom construction, appeals court says The Washington Post Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval PBS US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Appeals court says Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom CNN
- NPR News18:10
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
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- Google News - Top Stories18:10
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review NPR Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Trump says White House ballroom ruling jeopardizes lives of future presidents, vows Supreme Court appeal foxnews.com Trump takes ballroom to Supreme Court after judges order stop to construction SMH.com.au
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:27
Court also delays its ruling for two weeks, giving US president opportunity to appeal to Supreme Court
- indiablooms.com18:30
A US federal court has halted Donald Trump's ballroom project and said Congress must approve it. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.
- Euronews18:55
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress.
- Google News - Top Stories19:06
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction The New York Times Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom Al Jazeera US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Appeals court says Trump is unlawfully constructing White House ballroom CNN
- news24.com19:22
An appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom, setting up another battle in the Supreme Court over the limits of presidential authority.
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:32
Žalbeni sud u SAD-u presudio je da predsjednik Donald Trump ne smije graditi plesnu dvoranu u Bijeloj kući bez odobrenja, prenosi u petak dpa.
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Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Trump Begs Supreme Court to Rescue His Precious Ballroom Rolling Stone Construction on Trump's White House ballroom must stop, court rules wallpaper.com Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work The Washington Post
- Al Jazeera English20:27
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.
- newser.com20:42
Appeals court orders a halt to construction above-ground
- Google News - Top Stories20:49
Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight The New York Times US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown BBC Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review NPR Trump’s White House ballroom construction halted by judge The Telegraph
- salon.com21:12
The president came up with a new designation for his pet project after losing in D.C. court.
- Al Jazeera English21:18
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
- ABC News (Australia)23:47
Appearing to be a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority, Donald Trump has signalled involving US Supreme Court.
Sat, 8 August 2026
12 reports- timesofoman.com06:45
US President Donald Trump described a federal appeals court ruling blocking the construction of a new White House ballroom as a "National Security Threat" and a "National disgrace",
- Nacional (Croatia)07:38
Trump će morati tražiti odobrenje Kongresa, zbog čega se gradnja mora obustaviti do daljnjega, odlučio je sud. Trumpova vlada sada ima 14 dana da ospori presudu i pokrene slučaj pred Vrhovnim sudom Sjedinjenih Država. Suci su većinom od dva prema jedan presudili da vlada nije uspjela dokazati da je američki Kongres dao Trumpu ili Službi […]
- arkansasonline.com07:58
WASHINGTON -- A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project, a decision he blasted as "unjust" while vowing to appeal it to the nation's highest court.
- en.people.cn08:30
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A divided federal appeals court in Washington ruled on Friday that U.
- newkerala.com10:55
Trump calls White House DronePort a vital military asset after appeals court blocks ballroom construction, citing need for congressional approval. He vows Supreme Court appeal.
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- timesfreepress.com15:00
A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project, a decision he blasted as "unjust" while vowing to appeal it to the nation's highest court.
- hindustantimes.com20:49
Trump defends a $400 million ballroom project as essential for national security, incorporating advanced security features.
- foxnews.com20:50
Legal experts say the National Trust for Historic Preservation faces a tough standing hurdle at the Supreme Court over Trump's White House ballroom.
- Google News - Top Stories20:50
Trump’s White House ballroom foes face ‘very tough argument’ at Supreme Court, legal experts say Fox News Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction nytimes.com A concrete frame and four towering walls: How Trump’s ballroom, blocked by appeals court, has taken shape CNN Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review NPR What makes Trump's ballroom a matter of national security? ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- thedailybeast.com21:07
The longtime Trump biographer says the ballroom is not about national security at all—despite the president’s claims.
- drudge.com21:15
A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- dailykos.com07:16
So much corruption, so much less time left. The bunker should be finished, considering it upgrades strategic communication at the expense of making it a more important target. Note that the original…
Fri, 14 August 2026
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Ballroom Construction ContinuePresident Donald Trump sought US Supreme Court approval to keep building his massive new White House ballroom after two lower courts said he was flouting the law by proceeding without congressional authorization.
- Google News - Top Stories13:22
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue NBC News Trump asks Supreme Court to let him build ballroom, citing national security needs and architectural values CNN Trump administration argues that ballroom construction is ‘vital’ for national security in appeal to supreme court – US politics live The Guardian Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue BBC Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue The Washington...
- The Hill13:25edited after publishing
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to immediately allow construction of the White House ballroom and berated lower court judges for halting it, insisting the project must proceed for national security. “This Project, like its predecessors, should be a matter for the President and the political process, not construction-by-injunction,” Solicitor General D....
- Google News - Top Stories13:31
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him build ballroom, citing national security needs and architectural values CNN Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue CNBC Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal WTOP Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight CBS News Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue The Washington Post
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Trump asks Supreme Court about White House ballroom construction - PBS NewsHour14:17
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to resume construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court's order to halt the work.
- iheart.com14:43
President Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to continue his $400M White House ballroom project, halted by a lower court for lacking congressional approval. Trump cites national security, while critics emphasize the need for legislative consent.
- iheart.com14:43
President Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to continue his $400M White House ballroom project, halted by a lower court for lacking congressional approval. Trump cites national security, while critics emphasize the need for legislative consent.
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:48
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:55
TRUMP od Vrhovnog suda traži nastavak gradnje plesne dvorane u Bijeloj kući jer je projekt od 400 milijuna dolara ključan za nacionalnu sigurnost.
- myfox28columbus.com15:06
The solicitor general filed an application asking the Supreme Court to immediately suspend a lower-court injunction blocking construction of the ballroom project, which the administration says is 65% complete.
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- krcrtv.com14 Aug, 15:06their copy
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- BBC News World15:10
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
- Le Monde (France)15:28
L’administration Trump a demandé vendredi à la Cour suprême américaine d’autoriser la reprise des travaux de la nouvelle salle de bal de la Maison Blanche, suspendus par une cour d’appel fédérale qui estime que le président aurait dû obtenir l’aval du Congrès.
- El Mundo (Spain)15:36
El magnate republicano califica esa decisión de "vergüenza nacional" Leer
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:54
Administrativa prezidenta Donalda Trumpa požádala americký nejvyšší soud, aby jí umožnil pokračovat s výstavbu tanečního sálu v Bílém domě, zatímco se bude odvolávat proti rozhodnutí soudu nižší instance. Odvolací soud minulý týden nařídil projekt v místě zbořeného východního křídla Bílého domu zastavit s tím, že je nutné, aby ho nejprve schválil Kongres.
- ABC (Spain)16:20
El Gobierno de Donald Trump ha apelado este viernes ante la Corte Suprema para desbloquear la construcción del monumental salón de baile en la Casa Blanca, un proyecto que el presidente estadounidense defiende con fuerza, pero que fue desestimado por el tribunal de apelaciones el pasado 7 de agosto, que entendía que la obra millonaria debía ser aprobada por el Congreso , no únicamente por el Ejecutivo.El presidente ya advirtió en sus redes sociales de que apelaría la decisión «de inmediato»,...
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:29
Die US-Regierung will die Bauarbeiten am Ballsaal im Weißen Haus per Eilantrag durchsetzen. Sie forderte das oberste Gericht auf, einen Baustopp zu kippen.
- Google News - Top Stories16:49
Trump officials ask Supreme Court to let ballroom construction continue The Washington Post Trump asks Supreme Court to let him build ballroom, citing national security needs and architectural values CNN Indiana gets a mention in Trump's White House ballroom Supreme Court appeal. What was said IndyStar Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Greenlight White House Ballroom The New York Times Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal AP News
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:15
In a filing, Solicitor General D. John Sauer says $400M project is necessary for national security
- 927thedrive.net19:00
Construction continues on the East Wing ballroom at the White House on Aug. 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue after a lower court put it on pause.The administration on Friday asked the high court for an emergency stay of the injunction, which would halt substantial portions of the above-ground construction of the White...
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- wjtn.com14 Aug, 19:00their copy
- kjlhradio.com19:00
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- midutahradio.com14 Aug, 19:35their copy
- Channel News Asia19:00
A lower court had stopped the work, with the US president calling the ruling “horrendous, politically motivated, and unlawful.”
- Al Jazeera English19:02
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
- Google News - Top Stories20:22
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal AP News Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Greenlight White House Ballroom The New York Times New White House East Wing renderings reveal gold additions Axios Trump wants to put golden seals on White House ballroom The Washington Post Trump admin says White House ballroom 'beyond the point of no return' in Supreme Court appeal 6abc Philadelphia
- DW Top Stories22:02
Justice Department lawyers echoed the US president's claim that the $400 million White House ballroom project is a security necessity.
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill14:05
President Trump issued fresh criticism on Friday evening toward the nonprofit organization suing his administration over the White House ballroom project, accusing the National Trust for Historic Preservation of revealing “Top Military Secrets” in their lawsuit. “These are the TREASONISTS that brought the suit against the Military Complex,” the president wrote in a Truth Social...
- yahoo.com14:46
The president lashes out at “treasonists” after lower courts blocked construction on his $400 million project
Sun, 16 August 2026
3 reports- The Hill10:00
The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has flared up in the thick of the justices’ summer recess. President Trump is urging the justices to revive his mail ballot restrictions and allow White House ballroom construction to resume. It again puts the high court in the hot seat after its string of key rulings on other aspects of...
- salon.com14:30
The president thanks George Washington for his "brilliant ideas" while imagining the pair in several AI posts
- Google News - Top Stories20:18
Trump says White House needs ‘military complex’ as courts block his ballroom The Washington Post Supreme Court emergency docket roars back The Hill Trump’s Ballroom Was His Dream of Beauty and Space. Now It’s a ‘Military Complex.’ WSJ Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Greenlight White House Ballroom The New York Times Trump Blasts ‘TREASONISTS’ Behind Ballroom Case—Shares AI Post Of Him Giving George Washington A Tour Forbes
Mon, 17 August 2026
5 reports- The Hill15:53
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the Department of Justice believes Congress has already granted President Trump the authority to construct the White House ballroom under existing presidential authority. “We don't believe we have to go to Congress. We believe Congress has already given us the authority to do what we're doing,” Blanche said...
- iheart.com18:24
President Trump and Senator Ossoff clash over the halted White House ballroom, as the administration urgently petitions the Supreme Court to allow construction, arguing national security needs outweigh Congress’s funding authority.
- iheart.com18:24
President Trump and Senator Ossoff clash over the halted White House ballroom, as the administration urgently petitions the Supreme Court to allow construction, arguing national security needs outweigh Congress’s funding authority.
- iheart.com18:24
President Trump and Senator Ossoff clash over the halted White House ballroom, as the administration urgently petitions the Supreme Court to allow construction, arguing national security needs outweigh Congress’s funding authority.
- The Hill18:38
President Trump told reporters Monday that critics who are opposed to his proposed White House ballroom are disloyal to the country. "The people that are opposing the ballroom are people that, in my opinion, are very disloyal to our country,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “And I think we’re doing well. I think we’re...
Tue, 18 August 2026
6 reports- Japan Times07:06
In a filing made public Friday, the U.S. president asked the justices for an emergency order letting construction continue without restrictions while a legal fight continues.
- The Hill16:43
The preservationist group trying to stop President Trump’s White House ballroom urged the Supreme Court to deny the administration’s emergency request to allow construction, calling it “astonishing” on Tuesday. The Trump administration wants the justices to step in to stop a lower court order that would grind the above-ground work to a halt starting Friday. “Petitioners,...
- Bloomberg Politics18:08
President Donald Trump is trying to make his White House ballroom a “fait accompli” by building it so quickly the judiciary won’t be able to stop him, a historic preservation group told the US Supreme Court.
- PBS NewsHour18:27
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed its request on Tuesday, less than a week after the Trump administration asked the nation's highest court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project.
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- troyrecord.com18 Aug, 17:27their copy
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- Google News - Top Stories20:14
Ballroom opponents ask Supreme Court to keep Trump project on hold The Washington Post Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week The New York Times Supreme Court urged to leave in place order blocking construction of White House ballroom SCOTUSblog Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project The Hill How the Supreme Court could use Trump’s ballroom to gut environmental law vox.com
- Google News - Top Stories20:47
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week The New York Times How the Supreme Court could use Trump’s ballroom to gut environmental law vox.com Ballroom opponents ask Supreme Court to keep Trump project on hold The Washington Post Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project The Hill Trump Making Ballroom ‘Fait Accompli,’ Foes Tell Supreme Court Bloomberg
Wed, 19 August 2026
3 reports- The Hill15:22
President Trump held an impromptu briefing Wednesday from the South Lawn, giving reporters an update on the White House ballroom project despite the legal battle. Trump last week urged the Supreme Court to immediately allow construction of the ballroom and berated lower court judges for halting it, insisting the project must proceed for national security...
- El País (Spain)17:18
El Gobierno pide a la Corte Suprema que le permita continuar con las obras en la Casa Blanca. Se espera que ese tribunal falle antes del fin de la semana
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:41
TRUMPOVA administracija traži od Vrhovnog suda da poništi zabranu gradnje nove dvorane u Bijeloj kući, tvrdeći da je ključna za nacionalnu sigurnost i kontinuitet vlasti.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- mtdemocrat.com22:32
Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
Fri, 21 August 2026
33 reports- Bloomberg Politics16:05
The Supreme Court could force President Donald Trump to stop building a 90,000 square-foot White House ballroom. Bloomberg's Greg Stohr reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics18:11
US Chief Justice John Roberts said President Donald Trump can keep building his massive new White House ballroom for now, giving the Supreme Court more time to consider a longer-term order allowing continued construction.
- The Hill18:18
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily blocked a ruling that was set to halt construction on the White House ballroom later Friday, ruling that work can briefly continue as the Supreme Court mulls the Trump administration’s emergency plea to intervene. It delays, for now, a lower court’s deadline to stop above-ground construction by the end of the day. ...
- Google News - Top Stories18:19
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now CNBC Supreme Court temporarily allows construction of White House ballroom to continue CNN Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue NBC News US Chief Justice Lets Trump Keep Building Ballroom for Now Bloomberg.com SCOTUS expected to decide whether Trump's ballroom project can move forward NPR
- Le Figaro (France)18:27Salle de bal de la Maison-Blanche : la Cour suprême autorise temporairement la poursuite des travaux
Le président américain souhaite depuis des mois construire une salle de bal monumentale à la Maison-Blanche. Un jugement précédent ordonnait la suspension des travaux.
- Axios18:30
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump's sprawling ballroom project can proceed for now, despite a lower court's ruling that halted the administration's plans. Why it matters: The decision is a major win for the administration, which has argued that demolishing the White House's East Wing and building the ballroom are necessary for security. Driving the news: In a brief order, Chief Justice John Roberts paused the halt the D.C. District Court put on construction while the court...
- Libération (France)18:41
Dans leur décision rendue publique ce vendredi 21 août, les juges ont suspendu un temps une décision judiciaire qui bloquait la construction d’une vaste partie du projet si cher au président Trump.
- El País (Spain)18:42
Además del ‘ballroom’, el plan incluye un búnker militar subterráneo que el Gobierno usó como argumento principal ante el máximo tribunal
- PBS NewsHour18:42
The temporary order comes hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction.
- NPR News18:47
The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Google News - Top Stories18:47
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction to continue for now NPR Trump Live Updates: Canada Tariff Deadline, White House Ballroom Construction News and More The New York Times The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now The Independent Opinion | Trump Is Right: Judges Can’t Be Construction Foremen WSJ US Chief Justice Lets Trump Keep Building Ballroom for Now Bloomberg.com
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)18:51
Donald Trump può continuare a costruire la sua sala da ballo alla Casa Bianca in attesa che la Corte Suprema valuti l’emissione di un provvedimento a lungo termine che autorizzi il proseguimento dei lavori della struttura. Il giudice-capo John Roberts ha revocato temporaneamente una sentenza di un tribunale di grado inferiore che aveva imposto l’interruzione […] L'articolo La Corte Suprema Usa autorizza Trump a proseguire (per ora) i lavori della sua sala da ballo alla Casa Bianca proviene da...
- Le Monde (France)19:01
La haute cour, saisie la semaine dernière par l’administration Trump, a bloqué de manière temporaire un jugement prononcé le 7 août par une cour d’appel fédérale, qui ordonnait la suspension du chantier.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:14
VRHOVNI sud SAD-a privremeno je dopustio Trumpovoj administraciji nastavak gradnje dvorane u Bijeloj kući, zaustavivši presudu nižeg suda. Projekt je sporan zbog argumenata o nacionalnoj sigurnosti.
- Die Zeit (Germany)19:15
- South China Morning Post19:15
The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his White House ballroom project for now, temporarily pausing a judicial order that would halt much of the development. The court’s action, known as an administrative stay, gives the justices additional time to consider the administration’s formal request to let it continue working on the US$400 million ballroom while a lawsuit by a historic preservation group seeking to stop the...
- France Info (France)19:22
Un tribunal fédéral avait ordonné le 7 août l'arrêt des travaux. Donald Trump avait qualifié la décision de "honte nationale".
- iRozhlas (Czechia)19:34
Nejvyšší soud USA rozhodl, že vláda prezidenta Donalda Trumpa může prozatím pokračovat ve výstavbě tanečního sálu v Bílém domě. Soud tím pozastavil rozhodnutí nižší instance, které další výstavbu zablokovalo. Informuje o tom agentura Reuters. Trump páteční rozhodnutí soudu uvítal.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)21 Aug, 19:41their copy
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- El Mundo (Spain)19:37
La decisión del jefe del Alto Tribunal pone freno a una orden judicial que pretendía detener la construcción tras cuestionar la legalidad del proyecto Leer
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:44
Američki Vrhovni sud je u petak dozvolio administraciji predsjednika Donalda Trumpa da zasad nastavi s izgradnjom plesne dvorane u sklopu Bijele kuće,
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- tportal (Croatia)22 Aug, 02:00their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:45
Dvorana će biti vrijedna 400 milijuna dolara
- ABC (Spain)19:49
Ni la negociación de la guerra de Irán, ni el impulso de su agenda legislativa, ni la campaña para que los republicanos mantengan sus mayorías en el Congreso en otoño. Lo que de verdad provoca pasión en Donald Trump es la construcción de una sala de fiestas exuberante en el ala Este de la Casa Blanca, su gran proyecto personal dentro de sus esfuerzos por renovar Washington a su imagen y semejanza. En ese frente, el presidente de EE.UU. acaba de llevarse una gran noticia: el Tribunal Supremo...
- Al Jazeera English19:52
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
- RMF24 (Poland)19:55
Trump może działać. Jest tymczasowa zgoda ws. sali balowej Białego Domu
- kedm.org20:01
The Supreme Court will allow construction on President Trump's controversial White House ballroom to continue. The administration says the renovations are needed for national security.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)20:25
URL changednow www.spiegel.de/ausland/usa-donald-trumps-ballsaal-darf-vorerst-weiter-gebaut-werden-a-e9ab2fe4-67da-4f91-b6f7-bd97f65ac57f#ref=rss
Mit Beton und Goldprunk möchte sich US-Präsident Donald Trump in Washington verewigen. Der Oberste Gerichtshof entschied nun vorläufig, dass die Bauarbeiten vorerst fortgesetzt werden dürfen. Denkmalschützer zeigen sich entsetzt.
- Google News - Top Stories20:29
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue NBC News Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal WSJ US Supreme Court allows construction of Trump's ballroom for now Le Monde.fr The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times US Chief Justice Lets Trump Keep Building Ballroom for Now Bloomberg.com
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:31edited after publishing
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Weißes Haus: Oberste Gerichtshof erlaubt vorerst Weiterbau von Trumps BallsaalDer neue Ballsaal am Weißen Haus bleibt ein Streitpunkt. Nach einem gerichtlich verordneten Baustopp vor zwei Wochen darf vorerst doch weitergebaut werden.
- The Guardian World20:48
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administration The US supreme court has allowed Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial White House ballroom for now, temporarily pausing a lower court order that would halt much of the project. Supreme court chief justice John Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday, permitting work to continue on the planned White House addition – a top priority of the president – while the...
- Google News - Top Stories21:29
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed for now Axios Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now AP News Supreme Court temporarily allows construction of White House ballroom to continue CNN Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal WSJ The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times
- Le Monde English21:38
The Chief Justice temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that halted construction of the controversial ballroom in the White House, allowing it to continue while litigation plays out.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:18edited after publishing
Stay does not resolve underlying legal dispute, allows construction to move forward for now
- Google News - Top Stories23:32
Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Sat, 22 August 2026
11 reports- jowhar.com00:00
The US Supreme Court allowed construction of a $400 million White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for his renovation project.
- yahoo.com00:16
Chief Justice John Roberts delivered a temporary but significant win for President Trump on Friday, allowing construction on the White House ballroom to proceed while the legal challenges to the project play out. As Trump races to replace the demolished East Wing of the White House with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom atop a military and medical complex, Roberts entered an administrative stay that will give the Supreme Court more time to consider whether lower courts were right in ordering a halt
- Google News - Top Stories00:32
Supreme Court says Trump can continue ballroom work as it weighs case The Washington Post Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal WSJ Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now The Washington Post Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now CNBC The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times
- Japan Times01:47
The court's action gives the justices additional time to consider the administration's formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million plan.
- texarkanagazette.com03:00
WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project.
- Google News - Top Stories10:18
Trump reveals cost of ballroom to be near $400m Euronews.com The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Trump Claims White House Ballroom Is Free For Taxpayers (Again)—Despite Other Evidence Forbes Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now PBS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now SCOTUSblog
- Euronews10:18
US President Donald Trump says the project is being funded by private donors and companies.
- Google News - Top Stories15:33
Trump Claims White House Ballroom Is Free For Taxpayers (Again)—Despite Other Evidence Forbes Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now PBS President Trump: White House ballroom construction ‘under budget,’ ‘ahead of schedule’ The Hill The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal WSJ
- independent.co.uk16:49
Photo revealed first floor of the new ballroom nearing completion, with walls going up on second floor
- Google News - Top Stories20:08
President Trump: White House ballroom construction ‘under budget,’ ‘ahead of schedule’ The Hill Trump Can Keep Building Ballroom While Supreme Court Weighs Appeal WSJ The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Trump Claims White House Ballroom Is Free For Taxpayers (Again)—Despite Other Evidence Forbes Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now PBS
- The Hill20:08
President Trump touted progress on the White House ballroom project on Saturday morning, a day after the Supreme Court temporarily permitted construction work to continue. “Tremendous work has been done on the magnificent BALLROOM/MILITARY COMPLEX being built on the grounds of the White House!” the president wrote on Truth Social, alongside a photo of the...
Mon, 24 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:05
Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington Post Insiders Blow Up Trump’s New Ballroom Excuse The Daily Beast Existing WH Bunker Weakens Trump's National Security Argument For His Ballroom: WaPo Yahoo News Singapore Trump’s $600 million ballroom has a bunker problem: One already exists Korea JoongAng Daily Trump doesn’t need a billion-dollar bunker/Ballroom. WaPo reports he already has one which was constructed after 9/11. Daily Kos
- ABC (Spain)05:08
Las razones esgrimidas por Donald Trump para levantar su polémica sala de fiestas en el ala Este de la Casa Blanca han evolucionado con el tiempo. En un principio, cuando a finales del año pasado los estadounidenses vieron con estupor cómo las excavadoras hacían trizas buena parte de la Casa Blanca, el presidente de EE.UU. lo justificó en la necesidad de tener un espacio adecuado para las ceremonias gubernamentales. Grandes ocasiones, como cenas de Estado, recepciones multitudinarias, eventos...
- Google News - Top Stories07:14
Insiders Blow Up Trump’s New Ballroom Excuse The Daily Beast Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington Post Trump’s White House Ballroom Defense Unravels as Secret Bunker Exposed The New Republic Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction to continue for now NPR President Trump: White House ballroom construction ‘under budget,’ ‘ahead of schedule’ The Hill
- iowapublicradio.org08:45
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal scholar Kim Wehle about the Supreme Court's decision to let President Trump continue White House ballroom construction for now.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- foxnews.com16:46
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday he expects President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to one day be blown up in an “official ceremony."
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- The Hill15:32
President Trump on Wednesday named Mark Paoletta the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a panel overseeing his White House ballroom and Washington arch projects. Paoletta, the general counsel of the White House Office of Management and Budget, will succeed Will Scharf as chair of the NCPC. Scharf is set to take over...
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics13:30
Construction on President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom shows no signs of slowing down. And the US Supreme Court shows no signs of wanting to stop it.
Mon, 31 August 2026
35 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
The Supreme Court has allowed Trump to move forward with building a White House ballroom.
- hotair.com18:00
SCOTUS allows Trump to build White House ballroom in a 5-4 ruling, highlighting standing and separation of powers.
- Bloomberg Politics20:03
The US Supreme Court let President Donald Trump keep building his new White House ballroom for now, brushing aside conclusions by two lower courts that he is probably violating the law.
- Google News - Top Stories20:05
Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with White House ballroom construction NBC News Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom CNN Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom to proceed Axios Supreme Court says Trump can build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues CNBC SCOTUS greenlights White House ballroom construction ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- krmg.com20:12
The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work. The justices intervened Monday after lower courts found work must stop because the project doesn’t have congressional approval. The decision replaces a temporary order signed by Chief Justice John Roberts hours before a court-ordered halt was set to go into effect. It allows the...
- The Hill20:12
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that construction of the White House ballroom 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 of the court's conservative justices, including all three of...
- twincities.com20:23edited after publishing
The justices intervened after lower courts found work must stop without congressional approval.
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- adn.com31 Aug, 21:31their copy
- greatbendpost.com1 Sept, 01:15their copy
- midmichigannow.com20:24
The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's Ballroom project to continue as a legal battle plays out, according to a ruling filed on Monday.With the
- PBS NewsHour20:27
The justices intervened Monday after lower courts found work must stop because the project doesn't have congressional approval.
- BBC News World20:28edited after publishing
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
- iheart.com20:33
The 90,000-square-foot addition, now 65% complete, includes a secure underground complex and could be finished before the courts issue a final ruling.
- iheart.com20:33
The 90,000-square-foot addition, now 65% complete, includes a secure underground complex and could be finished before the courts issue a final ruling.
- iheart.com20:33
The 90,000-square-foot addition, now 65% complete, includes a secure underground complex and could be finished before the courts issue a final ruling.
- iheart.com20:33
The 90,000-square-foot addition, now 65% complete, includes a secure underground complex and could be finished before the courts issue a final ruling.
- DW Top Stories20:38edited after publishing
The ruling was backed by five of the court's six conservative justices. US President Donald Trump praised the decision in a post on his Truth Social platform.
- Axios20:39edited after publishing
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted President Trump to proceed with plans to build the White House ballroom . Why it matters: The 5-4 ruling is likely the final word on the project , which can now proceed with above-ground work after it was halted while the case played out in court. Driving the news: The majority decision noted that the justices did "not pass upon the legality of the government's East Wing project." They concluded only that, based on the submissions before the court, "the...
- The Guardian World20:40edited after publishing
Justices’ 5-4 ruling permits Trump administration appeal to block lower court order halting above-ground work A divided US supreme court has permitted Donald Trump to continue building his controversial $400m White House ballroom despite legal challenges, raising the likelihood it will be completed. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices permitted the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order which had halted above-ground construction of the project while a lawsuit by a historic...
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:48
VRHOVNI sud SAD-a dopustio je Bijeloj kući da nastavi gradnju projekta plesne dvorane vrijednog 400 milijuna dolara dok se vode sudski postupci.
- Le Monde English21:48edited after publishing
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Divided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroomThe apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect. Chief Justice John Roberts publicly disagreed with the latest decision, saying the project is likely unlawful because it hasn't been approved by Congress.
- nzherald.co.nz21:52
A majority ruling found objections to the construction did not meet legal requirements.
- ČT24 (Czechia)21:58
Nejvyšší soud Spojených států povolil prezidentu Donaldu Trumpovi pokračovat ve výstavbě tanečního sálu v Bílém domě, a to do doby, než justice rozhodne o žalobě proti stavbě. Píší o tom agentury Reuters a AP. Žalobu nyní budou řešit soudy nižší instance, podle stavebních dokumentů by však budova mohla stát během několika měsíců, což je krátká doba na obvyklou délku soudních řízení, podotkla AP. Trump rozhodnutí soudu uvítal.
- El País (Spain)22:01
La máxima instancia judicial ha rechazado la demanda al considerar que la entidad que la presentó no ha acreditado su condición de parte interesada
- The Hill22:01
Chief Justice John Roberts broke with his conservative colleagues in a Supreme Court decision Monday that allowed construction on the proposed White House ballroom to continue, saying the ruling upsets the separation of powers. Roberts, joined by the three liberal justices, contended that the majority’s reasoning likely infringed on Congress’s power of the purse and...
- South China Morning Post22:07edited after publishing
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US Supreme Court lets Trump’s White House ballroom construction continueThe US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory as he works to leave a permanent mark on Washington. The conservative-dominated court ruled 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding most construction be halted, saying that the plaintiff in the case likely did not have legal standing to sue. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s three liberals in dissenting, writing in an opinion that the major...
- Al Jazeera English22:08
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
- Google News - Top Stories22:12
Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Construction Can Continue, Supreme Court Rules The New York Times Live updates: SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue AP News Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’ The Hill Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight Fox News
- France Info (France)22:14
Donald Trump a salué lundi cette décision de la Cour suprême, affirmant qu'elle levait la dernière menace contre ce projet.
- ABC News (Australia)22:15
A divided Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $558 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for US President Donald Trump as he remakes the capital in his image.
- ktvu.com22:24
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
- Google News - Top Stories22:38
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction The New York Times Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’ thehill.com Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom CNN Opinion | Trump’s narrow ballroom win The Washington Post
- PBS NewsHour22:50
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing construction to continue on President Trump's White House ballroom project as legal challenges play out, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling a planned Met Gala exhibit on British designer John Galliano following a backlash and soccer superstar Lionel Messi says he's retiring from Argentina's national team.
- Google News - Top Stories23:09
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed Axios Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction The New York Times Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom CNN The Supreme Court just gave Trump his illegal ballroom vox.com
- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:11
Der US-Präsident will am Weißen Haus einen riesigen Ballsaal errichten, das Vorhaben ist höchst umstritten. Zuletzt stockten die Arbeiten. Jetzt hat das Oberste Gericht im Sinne Trumps entschieden – denkbar knapp.
- Le Monde (France)23:20
Le refus de la plus haute juridiction des Etats-Unis de se prononcer sur le fond dans cette affaire et d’envisager la question des prérogatives du Congrès, la renvoyant en première instance, récompense la stratégie du fait accompli, choisie par Donald Trump.
- Google News - Top Stories23:22
Supreme Court clears way for White House ballroom construction to continue The Washington Post Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction The New York Times Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’ The Hill Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom CNN
Tue, 1 September 2026
14 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)00:39
Das oberste Gericht entscheidet mit knapper Mehrheit, dass die Bauarbeiten am Weißen Haus fortgesetzt werden dürfen. Beendet ist der Rechtsstreit damit noch nicht.
- Google News - Top Stories00:45
Supreme Court Lets Trump Keep Building White House Ballroom Bloomberg.com John Roberts often defers to Trump but not for the White House ballroom project CNN SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns NPR Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC The Ballroom Dance Doesn’t Belong in Court National Review
- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:41edited after publishing
In 5-4 ruling, court blocks lower-court decisions that would have halted aboveground construction
- Google News - Top Stories02:14
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction, but Roberts says project is ‘likely unlawful’ Politico Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction The New York Times Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom BBC Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’ The Hill SCOTUS greenlights White House ballroom construction, despite chief justice's dissent ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Tagesschau (Germany)02:17
Der Rechtsstreit um den Bau des Ballsaals am Weißen Haus ist noch nicht abgeschlossen, doch die Arbeiten daran dürfen laut dem Supreme Court weiterlaufen. Damit könnte der Rohbau bereits vor Ende des Verfahrens fertig sein.
- irishtimes.com05:48
Project is at the centre of the president’s ambition to remake the US capital in his image
- Libération (France)07:19
Par cinq voix contre quatre, l’instance à majorité conservatrice a suspendu ce lundi 1ᵉʳ septembre la décision d’appel qui bloquait le chantier. Mais ne s’est pas prononcée sur le fond : à savoir si le Président avait ou non le droit de détruire une partie du bâtiment historique.
- wbaa.org08:47
Supreme Court allows President Trump to continue construction of White House ballroom, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down, world finance leaders meet in North Carolina for G-20 summit.
- outsidethebeltway.com09:25
- wbaa.org11:23
The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.
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- The Hill13:16
Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb tore into President Trump’s White House ballroom project on Monday, saying the historic building is turning into a “combination of a whorehouse and Las Vegas.” Cobb, who served in the White House during Trump’s first term, made the comment hours after the Supreme Court cleared the way for construction...
- townandcountrymag.com13:31
Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
- taipeitimes.com16:00
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed US President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory as he works to leave a permanent mark on Washington. The conservative-dominated court ruled 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding most construction be hal
- rawstory.com18:04
The five-judge conservative majority on the Supreme Court that just gave the go-ahead to President Donald Trump to proceed with his ballroom opened the door for more destruction on a presidential whim.On his Substack platform, former Trump DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor suggested there are almost n...
Wed, 2 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories09:04
Who Approves Trump’s Washington Makeover Projects? The New York Times The Court’s Ballroom Decision Is a Sign of Deeper Problems The Atlantic Why the Supreme Court's ballroom ruling could matter beyond the ballroom NPR Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’ The Hill The White House says its ballroom is 65% complete. Its documents suggest otherwise. The Washington Post
- The Hill12:00
A preservationist group likely has no standing to stop the White House ballroom, the Supreme Court says. So, does anyone? Not necessarily. Let's start with a little bit of history. The majority's per curiam (unsigned) opinion focuses entirely on standing, a principle rooted in Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution that gives federal courts the authority to resolve only actual "cases" and "controversies." Courts have historically...
- Google News - Top Stories13:32
Using legal loopholes and executive power, Trump is remaking Washington The Washington Post Column | What a Churchill quote reveals about the Supreme Court’s ballroom decision The Washington Post On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent The New York Times John Roberts draws a line with Trump — over history CNN Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction, but Roberts says project is ‘likely unlawful’ Politico
- The Hill16:19
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a historic preservation group likely has no right to sue the Trump administration to stop construction of the new White House ballroom. So, does anyone? Join Legal Affairs Reporter Sophie Brams and White House Correspondent Julia Manchester as they break down the latest on President Trump's project and what the...