Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom

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Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom

Posted today at 10:10am

Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project.

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