A federal appeals court has ruled that the administration must halt the $400 million construction project for a new ballroom at the White House, stating that the project has not been approved by Congress. This decision follows a legal challenge by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sought an injunction against the project last year. A three-judge panel upheld the injunction in a 2-to-1 decision.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

The development marks a significant legal setback for the White House’s plans and highlights ongoing disputes over Congressional oversight of major federal construction projects.

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