Supreme Court Weighs Legality of Trump's White House Ballroom

The Supreme Court of the United States is weighing whether Donald Trump can proceed with the construction of a 90,000 square foot ballroom and military complex at the White House. The project, which began with the demolition of the East Wing last fall, has cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration, arguing that the executive branch cannot transform the White House without congressional approval. An appeals court previously ruled in favor of the nonprofit and ordered construction to stop, though that order was paused pending the Supreme Court's final decision.

The Trump administration defends the project as an "integrated military complex" that includes medical care, bomb shelters, and a drone port. While the president claims taxpayers will not fund the construction, reports indicate some costs will fall on the public.