Court Allows Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom to Resume Amid Legal Dispute
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted an administrative stay, allowing the continuation of construction on President Trump's White House ballroom project. This decision comes after a legal battle where U.S. District Judge Richard Leon had previously halted the project, citing the need for congressional approval. The Trump administration argued that the ballroom, which includes bomb shelters and medical facilities, is vital for national security. The Justice Department supported this view, stating that halting construction could jeopardize national security. The project, which involves demolishing the East Wing to make way for a facility that can host 1,350 guests, is entirely funded by private donors and is estimated to cost $400 million. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had sued the White House, claiming that proper procedures were not followed, including failing to file plans with the National Capital Planning Commission. 
