Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to proceed

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. Catch up quick: The decision follows an interim Supreme Court order earlier this month pausing a D.C. federal court's halt on all construction while the justices considered Trump's request to keep the project moving. A divided federal appeals court panel had blocked above-ground construction, upholding a U.S. District Court judge's ruling in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argued Trump needed congressional approval for the project. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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