The Trump administration has been ordered to stop construction on President Donald Trump’s $400m (£297m) ballroom at the White House. The three-judge panel, in a 2-1 decision, said: “Each President is a temporary tenant, not the owner, of the White House and its Executive Residence.” The appeals court delayed implementation of its ruling for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the Supreme Court. The BBC has contacted the White House and Department of Justice for comment. Trump has repeatedly touted the ballroom project since he unveiled plans for it in July 2025.