In a split decision Monday, the Supreme Court ruled construction of the White House ballroom could continue, saying the group bringing the lawsuit lacks standing to challenge the project and the government is likely to prevail. The decision came after a one-sentence temporary order signed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Aug. 21 […]
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Roberts broke from his fellow conservative justices to oppose the government’s stay request
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. attends President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted August 31, 2026 at 6:12pm
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