World · 8 August 2026
Trump says White House staff lives at risk after court halts ballroom
A federal appeals court has stopped above-ground construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, saying he needs Congress's approval. Trump called the Friday ruling "politically motivated" and "totally wrong," claiming it endangers the lives of White House staff and future presidents. The court granted the administration a fortnight to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court, a step Trump indicated he would take.
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