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White House Ballroom Project Paused Then Unpaused | Raleigh News
The Supreme Court just paused a pause — letting work continue on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, while it weighs an emergency appeal. Lower courts previously blocked it, saying Congress must approve — but the administration argues the president alone can move forward, even citing national security (though that wasn’t Trump’s original pitch). Critics like the National Trust say this violates separation of powers, especially since the East Wing is involved. A judge earlier halted above-ground construction, allowing underground work to proceed — a decision the White House now…
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