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Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Ballroom Construction Amid Legal Challenges

A federal court hearing revealed that the Trump administration can proceed with the construction of a White House ballroom despite a previous order to halt aboveground work. The government argues that only Congress can stop the $400 million project, citing national security concerns.

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