Chief Justice John Roberts allows Trump’s ballroom crews to keep working 20-hour days
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By Fortune
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The Supreme Court's Chief Justice has upheld the legality of extended working hours for crews renovating Trump's Mar-a-Lago ballroom, allowing the privately-funded initiative to proceed without judicial interruption. Despite ongoing legal challenges questioning the scope of presidential renovation authority, the White House reports substantial progress with the project nearing two-thirds completion. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between executive discretion and regulatory oversight in high-profile construction ventures.
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