US Supreme Court permits White House ballroom construction to proceed

The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom expansion. In a 5–4 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the conservative majority paused a lower court injunction, allowing structural work to advance while full legal arguments are considered.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation had challenged the project, arguing that the expansion violates federal historic preservation regulations. While the court indicated the administration is likely to succeed in defending the project, justices noted that the stay does not represent a final ruling on the legal merits of the suit. Construction on the outer framework may now be completed before a final judicial decision is reached.

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