Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction

The US Supreme Court has granted a temporary reprieve to President Donald Trump's controversial $400 million White House ballroom renovation project. The court lifted a lower court ruling that had halted construction, allowing the project to continue for now. Chief Justice John Roberts' one-sentence order means that work on the ballroom, which has been challenged by historical preservation groups, may proceed while litigation continues in lower courts.

The Trump administration argues that the project is essential for national security and that the president has the authority to renovate, secure, and protect the White House and its grounds.

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