US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
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A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction on a controversial $400 million ballroom project at the White House. The Friday ruling represents a legal setback for the administration, bringing a temporary stop to the construction taking place on the site of the demolished East Wing.
The decision directly tests the bounds of presidential authority regarding the historic grounds. By temporarily stopping the project, the appeals court ruling paves the way for an inevitable legal showdown at the US Supreme Court.
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