Trump's White House ballroom resumes

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the stay late Friday, allowing the full project to proceed until a comprehensive hearing can be held.

Critics have attacked the project as a vanity endeavor that diverts public funds, while the administration argues it is a necessary upgrade for official functions.

The ballroom has been a major priority for Trump, who has reportedly mentioned it in public remarks on roughly a third of the days this year.

The legal battle over the construction continues to highlight the tension between executive priorities and judicial oversight.