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Supreme Court Clears Trump White House Ballroom Construction

8/22/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.
Construction proceeds while the Court reviews the administration’s appeal, according to reporter Liz Landers.
President Trump oversaw Fourth of July fireworks on the White House grounds in July.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy negotiated moving the IndyCar race to Pennsylvania Avenue after Capitol grounds approval failed.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.
Construction proceeds while the Court reviews the administration’s appeal, according to reporter Liz Landers.
President Trump oversaw Fourth of July fireworks on the White House grounds in July.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy negotiated moving the IndyCar race to Pennsylvania Avenue after Capitol grounds approval failed.