The Ballroom Bully: Trump's Power Play at the White House The US Supreme Court's decision to allow construction of a $400 million ballroom project at the White House to continue has sparked widespread outrage.
At issue is not just the cost or potential illegality of the project, but also the underlying message it sends about the balance of power in Washington.
The majority opinion on the court, which voted 5 4 to allow construction to proceed, sidestepped the central question of whether President Trump has the authority to undertake such a massive renovation without congressional approval.