White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: United States
Politics
White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court has allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project, a win for President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order that had allowed construction earlier this month. Chief Justice John Roberts expressed his dissent, calling the project 'likely unlawful' due to the lack of congressional approval.

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