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Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue

Supreme Court allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue
Financial Times Monday 31 August 2026, 21:27 UTC 1 min read
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Ruling on $400mn project means building is likely to be completed

Ruling on $400mn project means building is likely to be completed
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