Global Politics Report Editorial
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Court
Published: Aug. 21, 2026 at 02:47 PM ET
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