Supreme Court Allows Trump to Continue White House Renovation

The Supreme Court of the United States allowed Trump to continue construction of a ballroom at the White House.

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay allowing Donald Trump to continue construction on a ballroom at the White House.
The construction had been halted by an appellate court on August 7, which ruled that such renovations require congressional approval.
The Supreme Court's decision was based on a request from the Department of Justice to allow further review of the case.
The project includes the construction of a six-story underground bunker beneath the new ballroom.
The White House renovation began in May 2025, with the East Wing being demolished.
The cost of the project has increased significantly, with half of the $400 million budget expected to come from taxpayers.
Historical preservation groups have challenged the project in court, calling it a threat to cultural heritage.

The underground bunker was built during Barack Obama's presidency and kept secret even from many U.S. government officials. — kommersant
Trump's administration concealed the existence of the bunker to justify the need for new construction. — kommersant
Trump claimed the drone port on the ballroom roof would be 'the most advanced in the world' and essential for Washington's defense. — vedomosti
Trump stated that the project would be funded by private sources, though The Washington Post reported that half the cost would come from taxpayers. — tg_radiosvoboda
The Supreme Court justice temporarily allowed construction of both the ballroom and the bunker. — tg_bbcrussian
The Supreme Court's decision was issued on August 21. — tg_radiosvoboda