U.S. appeals court orders halt to Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project

A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to uphold the district court order to halt construction above ground

A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House (AP image)A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the

Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Blocked By Appeals Court—Likely Sending Case To Supreme Court  forbes.com

"Whether or not a ⁠massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's ​majority said.

President Donald Trump holds a rendering of the proposed new East Wing of the White House as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach to Joint Base Andrews, on Mar 29, 2026. (File photo: AP/Mark Schiefelbein) 07 Aug 2026 10:49PM WASHINGTON: A United States federal appeals court on Frida

US appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project  Reuters