White House Ballroom Blocked by Court | Glasgow News

A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration from building a $400 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, ruling that such a major construction project requires congressional approval—not just presidential authority. Historic preservation groups sued, arguing the Constitution demands legislative consent for this scale of change to a national landmark. Despite Trump’s claims of private funding and defiance against prior rulings, the court emphasized that even privately financed projects can’t bypass Congress on this level. The ruling includes a two-week pause, giving the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court—while underground work like bunkers remains permitted. This case underscores the enduring power of checks and balances, even when the president insists he’s acting alone. 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/e02f2a7368542e7a