Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom

The ruling said that congressional approval is needed for the project.

ByPeter Charalambous ABCNews logo
Friday, August 7, 2026 3:53PM
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A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project.

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