Federal Judges Allow White House Ballroom Construction to Proceed Amid National Security Debate
A panel of federal judges has temporarily allowed the continuation of construction on President Trump's planned White House ballroom. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that construction could proceed while a lower court, which had previously halted the project, seeks further information on whether pausing the $400 million project poses a national security risk, as claimed by President Trump. The project, which includes features like bulletproof glass and bomb shelters, was initially halted by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, who stated that the president needed congressional approval. However, the appeals court has granted a temporary extension for construction until April 17, allowing the administration more time to address these concerns. 
