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White House Ballroom Battle Heats Up | Philadelphia News
The White House is racing against time to keep building a controversial new ballroom, arguing it’s vital for national security and that the president has final say over renovations — even without congressional approval. A lower court halted construction, siding with preservationists, but the administration is now urgently appealing to the Supreme Court before a two-week pause expires, calling the injunction “unlawful” and “extraordinary.” With construction at 65% complete, top legal officials insist stopping now would cause chaos — and question whether the plaintiffs even have standing to…
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