US Court: Donald Trump Needs Congress's Permission for White House Ballroom

A U.S. appeals court has issued a ruling that halts the construction of Donald Trump's controversial ballroom project at the White House. The court determined that the former president must secure approval from Congress before any further building can take place. This decision effectively stops the project pending congressional consent.

The ruling mandates that the U.S. government has a 14-day window to challenge this decision. Should they choose to do so, the case could be escalated to the U.S. Supreme Court for a final determination. The legal battle centers on the executive authority to undertake significant construction projects at the White House without legislative oversight.

Images accompanying the report show ongoing construction work on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, alongside visible construction related to the planned ballroom. The court's decision introduces a significant hurdle for the project, emphasizing the role of Congress in overseeing such endeavors.