Appeals Court Lets White House Ballroom Construction Continue Amid Legal Dispute

53 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 11

A US appeals court has allowed construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue until at least April 17.
The court extended a pause on a lower court's order halting the project, pending further review of national security and legal arguments.
The project, which replaced the historic East Wing, faces legal challenges over whether congressional approval is required for such major changes.

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