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⬤ LOW 21 Aug 2026, 18:15 UTC

SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed for now

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump's sprawling ballroom project can proceed for now, despite a lower court's ruling that halted the administration's plans.Why it matters: The decision is a major win for the administration, which has argued that demolishing the White House's East Wing and building the ballroom are necessary for security.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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