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August 31, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Trump's White House Ballroom Project to Proceed

  • The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow President Trump to continue the construction of a ballroom at the White House, stating that the National Trust for Historic Preservation did not have standing to sue.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, arguing that Congress must approve buildings on federal park grounds, emphasizing the importance of historic preservation.
  • The ballroom project is expected to cost taxpayers at least $300 million, despite Trump's claims that taxpayers wouldn't bear the costs.

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