Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over White House ballroom FAST-MOVING

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The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to allow construction of a $400 million to $600 million ballroom at the White House to continue. This legal action follows a 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which upheld a lower court order halting above-ground construction. The appeals court determined that the project, which involves the site of the demolished East Wing, requires explicit authorization from Congress rather than unilateral executive action.

Solicitor General John Sauer argued in the filing that the project is part of an integrated military complex essential for national security, citing recent assassination attempts and the need for secure facilities like underground bunkers. The administration maintains that the president has the authority to renovate and secure the White House grounds. The appeals court has granted a 14-day stay on its ruling, providing a window for the Supreme Court to act before the halt on construction takes full effect on August 21, 2026.

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Donald Trump · John Sauer · National Trust for Historic Preservation · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit · White House

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[● 10 SOURCES] The administration ordered the demolition of the White House East Wing last year to facilitate the project. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · digitalphablet.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The planned ballroom is 90,000 square feet in size. vinnews.com · www.memesita.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · +2 more
[● 13 SOURCES] A federal appeals court ruled that the ballroom project requires explicit congressional approval. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · digitalphablet.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · +8 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to resume construction of a White House ballroom. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · digitalphablet.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · +8 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The appeals court granted a 14-day stay on its ruling to allow the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · digitalphablet.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · +6 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The White House ballroom project is estimated to cost between $400 million and $600 million. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · www.brandonsun.com · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The administration argues the project is a vital military complex necessary for national security. www.tag24.com · vinnews.com · digitalphablet.com · internewscast.com · newscentraltv.com · +7 more