Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom

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Who

The Guardian — 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
credibility ●●●●○ 4/5 curated · lean center-left

What

A US appeals court ordered halting of the $400m White House ballroom project.
The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The court’s 2-1 decision concerns authority questions over the project’s authorization.
Construction paused for two weeks to allow an appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Trump touted the ballroom as a ‘gift’ to the US people amid the dispute.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Environment · language: eng

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published 7 Aug, 15:02Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/court-order-trump-white-house-ballroom-project

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