Now 92 ° Tue 94 ° Wed 95 ° Watch Heat Advisory through Wednesday High humidity and temps in the 90s will produce a Heat Index from 100-104 through Wednesday. Use caution if working & playing outdoors. by Winston Rogers 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS FILE - Construction continues on a helipad and the White House Ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: SCOTUS White House Ballroom project Trump National Trust Historic preservation East Wing National security WASHINGTON (7News) — The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's ballroom project to continue as a legal battle plays out, according to a ruling filed on Monday. With the 5-4 opinion, the case returns to a lower court for review, which could take months and allow major progress on the East Wing ballroom before a judge makes another decision. The court said Monday's ruling is not on the legality of the project, but that it could succeed in the lawsuit filed against them by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Trust's lawsuit argued that President Donald Trump has no unilateral authority to undertake the work, which has included demolishing the East Wing. The group’s lawyers accused the White House of trying to “outrun the courts” by accelerating construction. In lower courts, the administration has argued that the president has total authority to renovate the White House and other federal buildings. Government lawyers said the ballroom project must be completed due to national security concerns, though those were not an initial focus when Trump announced the work he said would be funded by private donations. The administration has said crews are working 20 hours a day on the planned 90,000-square-foot (8,400-square-meter) ballroom. The framework is expected to be completed in November and much of the facade done by April, with full completion slated for August 2028, according to court documents. Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elana Kagan, and Ketanji Jackson, opposed the stay order. The Associated Press contributed to this article. Tofu recalled in 29 states, including throughout Tri-State, for contamination Tofu was recalled in 29 states, including throughout the Tri-State, because it may be contaminated with ink. Dolly Parton’s official obituary released Dolly Parton’s official obituary has been released following the Tennessee icon’s death at age 80. Pack of dogs attacks worker on smoke break, mauls him to death in ditch: 'Call 911' Residents said the dogs had frequently escaped from a nearby fenced yard for about two years, though animal control said it had received no related calls. Northern Kentucky church to open new $21 million, 1,800-seat sanctuary During the Sept. 12 open house, visitors will be able to tour the sanctuary, learn about the church's ministries and receive free food and refreshments. Mama dog shot in face and her newborn puppies dumped along Brown County road A dog was dumped along a Brown County road while she was in labor. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 10 NEW Cincinnati police drones respond in minutes. Here's what CPD learned after 1 year. 8 NEW Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks promise epic music for 50th anniversary show 6 NEW How to stay safe on the Ohio River for the Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks 5 NEW Foundation's generous donation provides over 1,000 new shoes for local school district ACCESSIBILITY Download Our Mobile Apps: Terms & Conditions Copyright Notices EEO Public File Report FCC Info FCC Applications Public File Assistance Contact News Team Careers Contests News Weather Sports WSTR CW Cincinnati Cincinnati Refined Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Do Not Sell or Share Cookie Preferences facebook icon twitter icon 2026 Sinclair, Inc.
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