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The Supreme Court just paused a lower court’s order halting White House ballroom construction, letting work continue while the justices weigh in. The dispute erupted after a federal appeals court ruled Congress—not the President—has final say over federal property development, citing no clear authorization for this $400 million project. The Trump administration defended it as vital for national security amid recent threats, while below-ground security work like bunkers kept moving. Critics, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, accuse the White House of rushing to finish before legal challenges derail it, with crews reportedly working around the clock. Funding routes also sparked scrutiny, turning this into a high-stakes clash over presidential power, national security, and historic preservation.

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