Appeals court rules that Trump must seek approval from Congress on White House ballroom, ordering halt to construction

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A federal appeals court ruled in a 2-1 decision that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House East wing. Siding with historic preservationists, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ordered construction to halt immediately. Exceptions were granted only for below-ground work and installations necessary for safety and security, as the court affirmed that Congress retains control over White House development funding.
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