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Appeals Court Orders Halt on White House Ballroom Work

8/18/2026

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An appeals court ordered the administration to stop all work on the White House ballroom by Friday unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
President Donald Trump said the ballroom is under budget, ahead of schedule, very safe, and labeled its critics disloyal to the United States.
The Washington Post reported the ballroom could cost at least $900 billion if completed.

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An appeals court ordered the administration to stop all work on the White House ballroom by Friday unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
President Donald Trump said the ballroom is under budget, ahead of schedule, very safe, and labeled its critics disloyal to the United States.
The Washington Post reported the ballroom could cost at least $900 billion if completed.