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White House Ballroom Stalled by Court | Charleston News
The White House’s $400 million ballroom project just hit a major legal snag: a federal appeals court ruled the administration needs Congress’s approval to proceed, halting all above-ground construction. This isn’t the first legal hurdle — but this ruling is bigger, lifting a prior stay and forcing a pause. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, arguing presidential power doesn’t override congressional oversight on federal property. The decision is temporarily on hold, giving the White House two weeks to appeal to the Supreme Court — potentially setting up a landmark showdown over…
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