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Supreme Court lets Trump keep his ballroom construction moving

The justices gave the White House the go-ahead to keep building the East Wing ballroom while the lawsuits keep grinding. It is a very expensive way to learn that even vanity projects can become constitutional disputes.

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First recorded Sep 1, 2026·Meaningfully updated Sep 1, 2026

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Supreme Court lets Trump keep his ballroom construction moving

The justices gave the White House the go-ahead to keep building the East Wing ballroom while the lawsuits keep grinding. It is a very expensive way to learn that even vanity projects can become constitutional disputes.

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