Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
Summary
A federal appeals court is allowing construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to continue temporarily. This pause lets judges review an emergency request after a lower court had blocked the above-ground work, citing the need for Congressional approval.Key Facts
- A three-judge appeals court panel issued a temporary stay allowing ballroom construction to continue.
- The lower court had blocked above-ground construction because Congress had not authorized it.
- The stay is temporary, meant to give judges time to consider the White House’s emergency motion.
- Oral arguments on the case are scheduled for June 5, 2026.
- The ballroom is planned to be 90,000 square feet and announced in July 2025.
- Demolition of the East Wing started unexpectedly in October 2025 as part of the project.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop construction until federal reviews and public comments happen.
- The lower court allowed below-ground, security-related work to continue despite the block on above-ground construction.
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