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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction Plans

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The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has ruled against the construction of a ballroom at the White House, siding with a lower court's earlier decision. The court determined that a renovation of such significant scale requires explicit approval from Congress. President Trump responded sharply to the ruling, calling it a national disgrace. The appellate court had previously allowed construction to proceed temporarily while it reviewed the case, before ultimately halting it.

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