Key Facts

• The court ruled that President Trump cannot start building the new ballroom without Congress's approval.
• Judges Millett and Garcia said the President is only a temporary resident of the White House, not the owner.
• The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the construction, arguing only Congress can approve such changes.
• The court’s decision does not rule out the project entirely, but it must wait for Congressional authorization.
• President Trump said he will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
• Judge Neomi Rao disagreed with the majority, saying the President likely has authority to make improvements and that construction should continue.
• The ruling is delayed for two weeks to allow time for the Trump administration to appeal.
• Construction began last year, including demolition of part of the East Wing of the White House.