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BBC News gives a fuller world on temporarily halts construction of Trump's ballroom. The Republican-appointed ruled that was a steward of the not the owner.

A US has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's ballroom construction project, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before the project began. vowed to appeal, and disputed the judge's finding that Congress must approve the ballroom.

He added that the current setup is inadequate to host world dignitaries such as King Charles III, who will visit Washington next month. The ruling said Congress must give approval in order for the project to resume.

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