US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A US appeals court extended the deadline for White House ballroom construction to April 17, allowing the Trump administration time to seek Supreme Court review. A lower court had ordered construction paused, citing congressional authorization requirements. The appeals court split on the decision, with the majority questioning whether security concerns justified continuing work, noting the ballroom was a multi-year project.
Key Entities
US Appeals CourtWhite HouseDonald TrumpJudge Richard LeonPatricia MillettBradley GarciaNeomi RaoDistrict of ColumbiaSupreme Court