The Trump administration is arguing before a federal appeals court that it has the authority to construct a White House ballroom without Congressional approval, with the court allowing construction to continue pending its ruling.

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The Trump administration on Friday is set to make its case before a federal appeals court on why it believes it has authority to build the White House ballroom without further approval from Congress.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has agreed to allow construction to proceed until it rules on whether the project can proceed. That decision will determine next steps for the…