US Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of White House ballroom project

The US Supreme Court has temporarily permitted the Trump administration to proceed with construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House complex. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a brief order freezing a lower court injunction that had previously halted major portions of the controversial project. The pause gives the justices additional time to evaluate an emergency petition submitted by government attorneys. The legal dispute originates from a lawsuit filed by a historic preservation organisation seeking to permanently block development. Heavy machinery and construction crews remain active on the White House grounds while the Supreme Court reviews the broader legal challenge.

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