A federal appeals court rules that President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom cannot move forward without congressional approval. Multiple outlets report that the court’s order requires construction work to stop, finding that the decision on whether such a major facility should be built belongs to Congress. The ruling is set to take effect after a short delay, according to coverage, giving the White House time to pursue further review. Several reports say the administration can appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially leading to a higher-court showdown over whether the executive branch can proceed with the project without legislative authorization. The BBC describes the appeals panel majority as stating that Congress, not the president, should decide on the ballroom’s construction. The Newsweek and AP-based reporting likewise frames the dispute around the need for approval from Congress and the immediate impact on construction.