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White House Ballroom Blocked by Court | Raleigh News
A federal appeals court has halted President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling that Congress—not the president—must approve major renovations, especially those altering a national landmark. The administration defended the project as essential for national security, citing bomb shelters and drone-proof infrastructure, but judges dismissed these claims as insufficient justification to override legal procedures. Trump vowed to appeal directly to the Supreme Court, calling the decision a “national disgrace,” while acknowledging underground security work can continue under…
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