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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Darlene Superville and Michael Kunzelman | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The project in question is a $400 million ballroom.
A federal appeals court has made a ruling regarding a construction project at the White House. The project in question is a $400 million ballroom. According to the court, the administration must stop construction because Congress has not approved the project.
The court's decision stated that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally build the ballroom. The administration plans to appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court. Further details about the ruling and the project are available from the source, including the president's response to the decision.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal appeals court has made a ruling regarding a construction project at the White House. The project in question is a $400 million ballroom. According to the court, the administration must stop…
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