US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed temporarily

The US Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay allowing the administration of President Donald Trump to resume construction on a new $400 million ballroom at the White House complex.

In a brief order issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court temporarily lifted a lower court injunction that had blocked significant portions of the development. The administrative measure provides the justices with additional time to evaluate an emergency application submitted by the government, which seeks to maintain ongoing construction while legal challenges from historic preservation groups continue through the judicial system.

The planned addition is part of broader federal architectural initiatives pursued by the Trump administration.

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