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Supreme Court to Review Appeals Court Halt on Shelters

8/20/2026

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President Donald Trump is advancing a White House ballroom with underground bomb shelters.
A federal appeals court halted construction, saying Trump lacks authority without congressional approval.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the appeals court’s decision.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, alleging the administration rushed the project to avoid review.
About 250 workers are laboring up to 20 hours daily, with an opening slated for 2028.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump is advancing a White House ballroom with underground bomb shelters.
A federal appeals court halted construction, saying Trump lacks authority without congressional approval.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the appeals court’s decision.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, alleging the administration rushed the project to avoid review.
About 250 workers are laboring up to 20 hours daily, with an opening slated for 2028.