Supreme Court Backs Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Narrows 'Aesthetic Standing' for Lawsuits

The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 unsigned decision supporting President Trump's $400 million ballroom project at the White House, effectively barring a historic preservationist from suing on "aesthetic" grounds. This ruling narrows the scope of "aesthetic standing" for legal challenges to construction plans, a precedent the administration is reportedly using to counter other lawsuits against the president's projects in the nation's capital.