US Supreme Court temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to proceed

The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume construction on a $400 million ballroom project at the White House complex.

In a brief administrative order signed by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court placed a temporary stay on a lower court ruling that had halted major portions of the development. The interim directive provides the justices with additional time to evaluate an emergency application submitted by the federal government.

The project had been suspended following a lawsuit brought by a historic preservation organization seeking to halt work on the executive grounds. The Supreme Court's temporary measure allows construction activities to move forward while the full court considers the administration's appeal.

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