Trump's ballroom construction can continue for now, Supreme Court says

NPR | By Emily Feng

Published August 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT

The Supreme Court will allow construction on President Trump's controversial White House ballroom to continue. The administration says the renovations are needed for national security.

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