The Trump administration on Aug. 14 asked the Supreme Court to let construction of the White House ballroom resume after lower courts ruled the project requires congressional approval.
Construction on the project, which calls for building a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, began in September 2025. Building it required demolishing the East Wing, which President Donald Trump said was too small and in poor shape. The project is expected to cost about $400 million, all of which is expected to be funded by private donors.
The emergency application for an immediate stay was filed with Chief Justice John Roberts. It is unclear when the court will act….