Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom may proceed, lifting a block on above-ground work. The decision halts a lower court ruling that required additional Congressional approvals. Five conservative justices supported the project, which Trump asserts is necessary for national security. Chief Justice John Roberts and three other justices dissented, with Roberts stating the decision is no victory for the separation of powers in National Park Service v. National Trust for Historic Preservation.