US Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of White House ballroom construction

The United States Supreme Court has allowed temporary construction to resume on President Donald Trump's planned $400 million ballroom at the White House. In a 5–4 decision led by its conservative majority, the court granted an emergency stay against a lower court injunction, giving justices time to evaluate a challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

While the court emphasized that its order does not represent a final judgment on the project's legality, the ruling enables initial structural work to proceed during ongoing litigation. Observers note that the building's outer shell could potentially be completed before federal courts deliver a definitive verdict.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau