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Supreme Court chief justice allows work on White House ballroom to continue for now
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Lindsay Whitehurst and Michael Kunzelman | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, which will be considered by the court. Construction on a $400 million ballroom project can continue for now, thanks to a temporary order signed by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Construction on a $400 million ballroom project can continue for now, thanks to a temporary order signed by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. The project, initiated by President Donald Trump, had been halted by lower courts due to a requirement for congressional approval.
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, which will be considered by the court. Roberts has the authority to oversee appeals of certain cases, leading to his involvement in this decision.
Further details on the project and the court's consideration of the appeal are available from the source, providing more insight into the ongoing situation and the implications of the court's ruling.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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