A federal appeals court ruled Trump can't proceed with building his proposed White House ballroom without explicit congressional approval, ordering above-ground construction on the massive project to halt. The ruling said "Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House."
Appeals Court: Trump Can't Build Ballroom Without Congress' Approval
The ruling could mean that construction will have to stop on the massive new structure, well underway on the east side of White House grounds.
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