Court Rules Trump's White House Ballroom Project Illegal
August 7, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The New Republic

Federal judges have ruled that President Trump's White House ballroom project is illegal, blocking construction without Congressional authorization. The court's decision represents a major legal defeat for the administration's expansion plans at the executive residence. The ruling upholds a fundamental constitutional principle: the president cannot unilaterally spend federal funds on major capital projects - that authority rests with Congress. Read more about this...