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Supreme Court Pauses White House Ballroom | Lexington News
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily greenlit construction on President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, pausing lower court halts while the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can unilaterally override historic preservation laws for national security reasons. The administration argues the project is under budget and ahead of schedule, while critics like the National Trust say it requires congressional approval—and accuse the White House of rushing to beat legal deadlines. This high-stakes showdown could reshape how executive power is interpreted in future renovations…
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