Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom

Construction Continues Around D.C. As The Nation's Capital Prepares For America's 250th Events Construction at the future site of a helipad and ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images) (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

August 7, 2026 at 3:10 p.m. UTC

By Peter Charalambous, ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project.

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