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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue

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What Happened

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to continue constructing, at least for now, a new ballroom adjoining the White House.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay that blocks lower court rulings that would have put the aboveground portion of the project on hold.

But the decision is only provisional, giving the justices more time to consider next steps.

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As It Developed

How Each Outlet Covered It

CBS News Aug 22, 2026
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.

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NBC News Aug 21, 2026
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue

Supreme Court rules on whether Trump can move forward with construction on the White House ballroom.

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NPR Aug 21, 2026
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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