Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Construction continues on a helipad and the White House Ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington(AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)

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