US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue temporarily

The US Supreme Court has temporarily permitted the Trump administration to resume construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House.

In a brief administrative order issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court paused a previous lower court ruling that had halted major portions of the development. The temporary stay provides the justices with time to review an emergency appeal filed by the administration. The federal government seeks to proceed with construction while an ongoing legal challenge brought by a heritage preservation organisation moves through the court system.

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