Coverage dated April 17, 2026 to April 18, 2026

Appeals court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue into June

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The decision came a day after a federal judge halted aboveground work on the project.

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Seattle Times
Appeals court again allows Trump ballroom construction to go on, for now (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 17, 2026
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The overnight decision was procedural: An administrative stay gave the court around seven weeks to consider the case more fully.
The Guardian
Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 17, 2026
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Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approval
CBS News
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 17, 2026
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An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
NBC Los Angeles
Appeals court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue into June (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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The decision came a day after a federal judge halted aboveground work on the project.
Washington Examiner
All construction for Trump ballroom can resume, appeals court rules (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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The decision is a big, albeit temporary, win for Trump, who is looking to speed the ambitious 90,000-square-foot project up.
WTOP Washington DC
Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump to continue building a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling a day after…
Hot Air
BREAKING: Appeals Court Says Trump's Ballroom Blitz Back On (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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Federal appeals court allows construction of Trump's White House ballroom to continue until June.
KVIA El Paso
Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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The panel says stay is meant to give judges time to consider emergency motion. By Steven Portnoy April 18, 2026, 3:42 PM A three-judge appeals court panel is allowing construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue -- for now.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. appeals court says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit late Friday put on temporary hold the order by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon halting part of the project.
Breitbart News
Court Rules Construction of Trump's Ballroom Can Proceed (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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The construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom can proceed, a federal appeals court ruled late Friday night.

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