A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, saying congressional approval is needed.

A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.

The ruling is on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Two appellate court judges in DC said Congress must approve the construction

A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction. The court upheld a preliminary injunction against the $400 million project.…