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Ballroom Blockade: White House Project Stalled | US News
A federal appeals court has halted a $400 million White House ballroom project, blocking construction without congressional approval — a major legal setback for the President. The ruling, upholding a prior decision, gives the administration two weeks to appeal to the Supreme Court, but confirms no executive authority exists to unilaterally fund such a massive renovation. Despite claims of national security and event hosting needs, critics argue the project’s ballooning cost and design are politically motivated. This isn’t the first time the administration has clashed with Congress over D.C…
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