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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot build a $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval. The decision affirmed that the president lacks the unilateral authority for such construction.

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Friday, August 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM EDT

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