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US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
BBC World Monday 31 August 2026, 20:28 UTC 1 min read
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued the president did not have authority to proceed with construction.
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