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Appeals court tells Trump to stop the White House ballroom until Congress signs off

A federal appeals court blocked construction of the White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes it, turning Trump’s vanity project into a live legal humiliation.

Why it matters: Ballroom blocked

First recorded Aug 7, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 7, 2026

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