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Published August 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

Trump blames Obama and Biden judges for blocking the White House ballroom project

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Dispatch. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

An appeals court has blocked Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom project. Trump is blaming judges appointed by Obama and Biden for the ruling.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when The Dispatch reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Breitbart.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

Breitbart 2 hr ago
Trump Blames Judges Appointed by Obama, Biden for Blocking White House Ballroom Project
HotAir 4 hr ago
Trump DOJ Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges So Far
Newsmax 14 hr ago
Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Project - Newsmax
The Dispatch 18 hr ago
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Coverage timeline

Aug 7, 6:46 AM ET
18 hr ago
The Dispatch
The New, Secret White House AI Rulebook
Aug 7, 10:40 AM ET
14 hr ago
Newsmax
Appeals Court Blocks Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Project - Newsmax
Aug 7, 8:40 PM ET
4 hr ago
HotAir
Trump DOJ Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges So Far
Aug 7, 11:08 PM ET
2 hr ago
Breitbart
Trump Blames Judges Appointed by Obama, Biden for Blocking White House Ballroom Project
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