Court Stops Trump’s White House Ballroom | Fayetteville Arkansas News

A federal appeals court has slapped a two-week pause on Trump’s $400 million White House South Lawn ballroom project, ruling the president can’t unilaterally approve such major construction — Congress must sign off. The 2-1 decision, siding with preservationists, says even if the project claims national security value, it’s unconstitutional to bypass legislative approval. Trump calls it an “unjust decision” and insists he’s funding it privately, though Congress previously rejected his billion-dollar request and redirected funds from tax cuts. Meanwhile, another of his projects — a 250-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial — faces scrutiny for potentially harming historical sites. The court emphasized this isn’t about policy, but constitutional authority: presidents can’t just build big things without congressional consent. The battle is far from over — expect a Supreme Court showdown. 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/8769c740e7695986