Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now

The U.S. Supreme Court's action, known as an administrative stay, gives the justices additional time to consider the Trump administration's formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million White House ballroom project while a lawsuit by a historic preservation group seeking to stop the project proceeds. | REUTERS

REUTERS

Aug 22, 2026

Washington – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his White House ballroom project for now, temporarily pausing a judicial order that would halt much of the development.

The court’s action, known as an administrative stay, gives the justices additional time to consider the administration’s formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million ballroom while a lawsuit by a historic preservation group seeking to stop the project proceeds.

The stay was issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency cases arising in Washington, D.C.

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