US Supreme Court temporarily permits construction of White House ballroom

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume 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 blocked major portions of the development.

The interim decision provides the justices time to evaluate an emergency application submitted by the federal government. The administration is seeking permission to proceed with work on the White House grounds while a lawsuit brought by a historic preservation organization moves through the legal system. Pending a definitive ruling on a full stay during ongoing litigation, preliminary site preparation may continue.

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