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White House Ballroom Ruled Illegal | Wilmington News

A federal appeals court just halted above-ground construction on President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that Congress—not the executive branch—must approve such a major project. The court sided with preservation groups who argued the President lacks unilateral authority. Though construction had already begun, the ruling allows underground work like bomb shelters to continue. The President called it “unjust” and vowed to take the case to the Supreme Court, framing it as a national security risk. Meanwhile, another controversial project—a triumphal arch—faces scrutiny for…

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