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Trump White House ballroom construction continues

Trump White House ballroom construction continues

The legal battle over the ballroom's construction centers on its impact on the historic White House grounds and the use of federal funds for the project.

Critics have characterized the massive addition as a 'vanity project' that violates preservation laws, while the administration argues it is necessary for hosting large-scale diplomatic events.

The appeals court has scheduled a hearing for June 5 to conduct a full review of the case.

For now, the ruling allows crews to proceed with the controversial structure, which has already seen significant progress since construction began earlier this year.

Donald Trump
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