Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Project
August 7, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Reuters

A divided federal appeals court has blocked President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction, ruling the project violates constitutional authority. The court determined that Trump lacks the power to undertake such a massive capital expenditure without explicit Congressional approval. This decision highlights a fundamental constitutional principle: the executive branch cannot unilaterally spend taxpayer money on major projects - that power belongs to Congress. Read more about this...