What specific legal relief is the Trump administration requesting from the U.S. Supreme Court?
The Trump administration is requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily pause a preliminary injunction issued by D.C. District Senior Judge Richard Leon regarding the construction of the new White House ballroom.
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Which judge issued the preliminary injunction that is currently blocking the White House ballroom construction?
The preliminary injunction was issued by D.C. District Senior Judge Richard Leon.
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What action did the Department of Justice (DOJ) take on Friday, August 17, 2026, regarding the construction of the new White House ballroom?
The Trump Justice Department filed an emergency application for a stay with the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to ask the high court to lift a lower court blockade on the construction of the new White House ballroom.
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