Court Stops Trump Ballroom Build | Pittsburgh News

A federal appeals court has halted construction on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, ruling Congress—not the President—must approve such major renovations. The decision, from a three-judge panel with one dissenting, blocks above-ground work but permits underground security upgrades. The administration decried the ruling as “unjust” and plans a Supreme Court appeal. Meanwhile, a proposed triumphal arch also faces legal challenges for potentially harming historic sites. Preservationists won the case by arguing that even privately funded projects require congressional consent, especially after Congress previously rejected a $1 billion request for the ballroom. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0daeb3fd2bfcd064