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Appeals Court Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Construction Without Approval

A federal appeals court has ordered President Trump's administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that he lacks the authority to proceed without congressional approval. The decision follows a lawsuit from historic preservationists and allows for a two-week period for the administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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