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The Trump administration is racing to finish a massive new White House ballroom, calling it a national security emergency — even though the project is 65% complete and a federal judge has ordered a pause set to take effect August 21 unless the Supreme Court steps in. The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the push is a legal dodge to avoid scrutiny, warning irreversible damage is imminent. The Justice Department insists they’re responding to real threats, and that delays during appeals are normal — not a rush. President Trump, frustrated with tents for state dinners, wants the grand space badly — but critics say its scale threatens the historic integrity of the White House. A lower court upheld the pause, saying Congress must weigh security against preservation. The President calls the lawsuit “unnecessary” and the group “troublemakers.” Now, the Supreme Court holds the ultimate power: will they let construction continue or enforce the pause?

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