A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling blocking the construction of a ballroom at the White House without congressional approval, though it allows below-ground work to continue. President Donald Trump said Friday he will immediately appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
The court found that the planned overhaul requires explicit consent from Congress, according to reports from NBC News, The New York Times, and Euronews. The dispute centers on whether the project constitutes a renovation or a substantial alteration requiring congressional authorization. While construction above ground is halted, work below ground can proceed.
Trump characterized the ruling as “unjust,” as reported by Breitbart News and DW, and stated his intention to appeal to the Supreme Court. No right-leaning outlets were found to have covered this story beyond Breitbart. The appeals court panel consisted of judges appointed by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Breitbart noted.
The decision does not immediately halt all construction activity, but it significantly complicates the project's future. It is likely the Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether the ballroom can be built without congressional approval.
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