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A federal appeals court has halted construction on President Trump’s massive, $400 million White House ballroom — a 90,000-square-foot project that sparked controversy and legal battles. In a 2-1 ruling, judges blocked visible construction, citing the need for congressional approval and historic preservation compliance, while allowing underground work to continue. The decision follows lawsuits from preservation groups and backlash after part of the East Wing was demolished. The administration argues the project is privately funded and vital for national security, but for now, the bulldozers are on ice — with a 14-day pause giving the White House a chance to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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