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Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A federal appeals court panel ruled that President Trump cannot continue building a ballroom as a replacement to the East Wing of the White House without explicit Congressional approval.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a lower court's decision stating the president lacks authority to demolish and rebuild parts of the White House without Congress's consent.
- President Trump reacted angrily to the ruling and announced his intention to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
- The ruling represents a significant setback to Trump's plans for the White House ballroom project.
