Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Project; Army Secretary Resigns

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's decision directly affects construction within the District of Columbia at the White House, potentially impacting local traffic and security protocols around the federal property.

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that allows President Trump's ballroom construction project at the White House to continue. Construction activity includes a new helipad on the South Lawn and work on the East Wing ballroom. Separately, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned from his position. Driscoll served 18 months as the head of the Army. Photographer Andrew Harnik captured images of the ongoing construction on August 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.