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US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
August 31, 2026Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue - Reuters
Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue Reuters
August 31, 2026Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.
August 21, 2026Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now - Reuters
Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now Reuters
August 21, 2026Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
August 14, 2026US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
August 7, 2026How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
June 4, 2026Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans
The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400m project.
May 17, 2026Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling - Reuters
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling Reuters
May 17, 2026US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom - Reuters
US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom Reuters
April 27, 2026Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
April 26, 2026In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
April 26, 2026Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard
The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.
April 26, 2026Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
April 18, 2026Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says - Reuters
Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says Reuters
April 18, 2026Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".
April 16, 2026Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project - Reuters
Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project Reuters
April 2, 2026Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
March 31, 2026White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex - Reuters
White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex Reuters
March 30, 2026Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule - Reuters
Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule Reuters
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on 24 August 2026 in Washington DC. The US Supreme Court has ruled that construction of a $400m
Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of the White House ballroom to move forward. The decision on Friday by Chief Justice John Roberts, issued as a stay, will allow US President
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
The US president argues that a ballroom is necessary for large events and enhanced security at the White House. US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to continue building
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
The White House helipad and new ballroom extension under construction in Washington DC on 5 August 2026 The Trump administration has been ordered to stop construction on President Donald Trump's $400
Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits Procedural Snag in US Senate
A tower crane as ballroom construction continues at the White House. Photographer: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg A Republican plan to earmark federal funding for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom
Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans
A US official has struck down security funding allotted for President Trump's White House ballroom project from a proposed spending package, in a win for Democrats. The Senate rule-keeper ruled again
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
ByREUTERSMAY 17, 2026 05:37A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for US President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom from a massive spendin
Federal funding for Trump’s ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Construction continues on the planned White House ballroom in the area of the former East Wing in Washington on May 14. PHOTO: REUTERS Publ
Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling
Republicans want to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans. Save Share A senior United States Senate official has put up a major roadblock for Republ
Federal funding for Trump’s $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be
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MAGA’s Strange Quiet After the Shooting
Instead of a crackdown on his enemies, Trump wants his ballroom. When an assassin murdered Charlie Kirk in September 2025, the MAGA movement seized the moment to demand a campaign of repression. Vice
Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan
President presses case for controversial $400m project following White House correspondents’ dinner shooting The shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel gives new urgency to the project to construct
Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, appeals court says
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court is allowing President Trump to continue building a $400-million ballroom at
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — President Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-
Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
The panel says stay is meant to give judges time to consider emergency motion. A three-judge appeals court panel is allowing construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue
Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) Artist renderings of the new White House East Wing and Ballro