US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed

The United States Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay allowing construction on President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom to continue.

In a 5–4 decision, the conservative majority suspended a lower court injunction that had halted the project following a challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The brief order, issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, grants the justices additional time to evaluate the administration's appeal. The court's majority noted that the administration showed a strong likelihood of prevailing against the lawsuit.

While the justices emphasized that the temporary stay does not represent a final verdict on the project's legal standing, the decision allows structural work to move forward during ongoing litigation. As a result, the basic shell of the ballroom could be completed before the court reaches a definitive judgment.

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