US Appeals Court Halts Construction of Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Project A federal appeals court has effectively halted construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, citing the administration's lack of congressional approval.
This decision is a stark reminder of the constitutional checks and balances that are meant to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
The issue at hand revolves around whether President Trump has the unilateral authority to reshape the White House in his image without Congressional input.