Appeals Court Delays Trump Administration's White House Ballroom Project
A federal appeals court has requested further clarification from a Washington federal judge regarding a ruling that blocked President Trump's plan to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the site of the demolished White House East Wing. The court's decision temporarily halts the Trump administration's request to continue construction without congressional approval. The administration argues that the project is essential for security upgrades, while opponents, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, challenge the legality and necessity of the construction.