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An Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ballroom Without Congressional Approval

via Reuters·Aug 8·7 sources

A federal appeals court upheld an injunction halting construction of the $400 million White House ballroom, ruling the president cannot build it without congressional approval. Trump called the decision a “national security threat,” floated redesignating the structure a “military center,” and said he will appeal to the Supreme Court, setting up a fight over how far executive authority reaches on the grounds of the president’s own residence.

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Coverage from 7 outlets

Gateway Pundit

Biden and Obama Judges Disregard Constitution Again and Rule Against White House Ballroom

The Guardian

Trump blasts appeals court for halting White House ballroom construction, claiming decision is a ‘national security threat’ – as it happened

Salon

Trump pitches ballroom as “military center” after appeals court halts construction

NPR News

Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review

MSNBC

Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court

Daily Wire

Trump’s White House Ballroom Plans Just Hit A Major Legal Roadblock

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