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Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted President Trump to proceed with plans to build the White House ballroom.
Why it matters: The 5-4 ruling is likely the final word on the project, which can now proceed with above-ground work after it was halted while the case played out in court.
