US Supreme Court temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to proceed

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

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a short order pausing a lower court injunction that had previously halted major portions of the development. The temporary decision gives the justices time to evaluate an emergency application submitted by the federal government. The administration is seeking permission to proceed with work while a lawsuit filed by a historic preservation organization works its way through the judicial system.

Under the interim order, initial site preparation on the White House grounds may continue pending a definitive ruling on whether to grant a full stay during ongoing litigation.

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