US Supreme Court permits construction of White House ballroom to resume

The United States Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a lower court injunction, allowing construction to resume on President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom.

In a 5–4 decision driven by its conservative majority, the court granted a stay requested by the federal government while it appeals a lawsuit brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that the ruling represents a procedural step rather than a final judgment on the legal merits of the project. The pause gives the court time to evaluate the government's appeal, though the temporary clearance may allow developers to advance structural work before the legal dispute is formally resolved.

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