US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project at the White House, overturning a previous temporary halt. The 5-4 ruling stated that a preservation group likely lacked the legal standing to challenge the project, which the administration claims is necessary for national security. Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, arguing that the project may be unlawful without Congressional approval. The lawsuit will proceed in lower courts, though construction is expected to progress rapidly.

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