US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed

The US Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory against opponents of the project.

The project has roiled Washington, with critics saying Trump acted unlawfully by unilaterally ordering the demolition of the entire White House East Wing.

The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted.

The ruling allows the Trump administration to continue the $400 million White House ballroom construction project for now.

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted President Trump to proceed with plans to build the White House ballroom. Why it matters: The 5-4 ruling is likely the final word on the project, which can now proceed with above-ground work after it was halted while the case played out in court. Editor's note: This is a breaking ne