Roberts allows White House ballroom construction to continue
By The BriefBrief
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order allowing the White House to keep working on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project while the Supreme Court considers the administration’s emergency request. The order came hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction.
WHO:Chief Justice John Roberts
WHAT:Issued a temporary order permitting continued aboveground construction on the White House $400 million ballroom project.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:To allow construction to continue while the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration’s emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project.
