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WASHINGTON \u2014 A federal appeals court blocked further construction of President Trump\u2019s new White House ballroom, ruling that the massive project must first receive congressional approval.<\/p>\n

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In a 2-1 decision, a panel of DC circuit judges determined that \u201cCongress has exclusive authority to regulate the construction and demolition of White House structures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are aware of no instance in American history in which a President unilaterally and using privately collected funds demolished substantial portions of the White House that Congress authorized to be built and American taxpayers paid for. Until now,\u201d wrote judges Patricia Millet and Bradley Garcia for the majority.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Constitution\u2019s Property Clause vests Congress with plenary control over all real property that belongs to the United States,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongress has not ceded unfettered authority to the Executive Branch to dramatically redesign, reshape, and reconstruct the White House \u2014 the People\u2019s House \u2014 to fit a particular President\u2019s desires.\u201d<\/p>\n

Circuit Judge Neomi Rao dissented that the district court, which initially paused construction, \u201chad no jurisdiction because the [National] Trust has no standing to stop construction at the White House.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ballroom is also likely within the President\u2019s authority to make improvements to the Executive Residence at the White House,\u201d Rao added. \u201cThe district court elevated the aesthetic displeasure of a single passerby over the government\u2019s security interests in the ballroom and the security risks of leaving an open construction site at the President\u2019s home and office.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The ruling will be paused for 14 days, giving the Trump administration the option to appeal to the US Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

Reps for the White House and DOJ did not immediately respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n

The 90,000-square-foot project could cost\u00a0upwards of $600 million. Trump has prioritized its construction to host large-scale dinners with enhanced security measures.<\/p>\n

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Demolition of the White House\u2019s East Wing began last year to prepare for the new building, before the National Trust for Historic Preservation filed suit.<\/p>\n

The nonprofit alleged that the president and National Park Service didn\u2019t have the authority to destroy the historic structure or build a new one without Congress\u2019 approval.<\/p>\n

A federal district judge later ruled twice in favor of pausing construction, while still letting some work underground continue.<\/p>\n

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