Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed for now
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Add Axios on Google Construction continues on the East Wing ballroom at the White House on August 10 in Washington, DC. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump's sprawling ballroom project can proceed for now, despite a lower court's ruling that halted the administration's plans.
Why it matters: The decision is a major win for the administration, which has argued that demolishing the White House's East Wing and building the ballroom are necessary for security.
Driving the news: In a brief order, Chief Justice John Roberts paused the halt the D.C. District Court put on construction while the court weighs his request.
What they're saying: "We are grateful for the Decision of the United States Supreme Court," President Trump said in a Friday post on Truth Social.
Catch up quick: The administration turned to the Supreme Court after a divided federal appeals court panel blocked construction earlier this month, saying Trump needed congressional approval on the project.
Zoom in: " This case involves an extraordinary and unlawful injunction that will halt the ongoing construction of the integrated military complex, including a totally secure ballroom space, at the East Wing of the White House, which is vitally required by national security," Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued in the administration's petition to the justices.
The big picture: The White House has pointed to the alleged plot against the White House's July UFC fight and the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack as evidence of a heightened threat environment that boosts the need for the ballroom.
Zoom out: The joint cost of the ballroom and underground bunker is projected to be at least $600 million , up $400 million from when the project was first announced.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details throughout.
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