White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says - NPR
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An appeals court ruled that White House ballroom construction can continue for now.
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An appeals court has ruled that White House ballroom construction can continue for now. This decision allows work to proceed on the project, which had likely faced legal challenges or attempts to halt it. The ruling indicates a temporary victory for the Trump administration regarding the ongoing construction at the executive mansion. This allows the White House to move forward with its plans for the ballroom.
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