Judge Halts Above-Ground White House Ballroom Construction, Allows Bunker Work

55 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 16

A federal judge has blocked above-ground construction of President Trump's planned White House ballroom, allowing only underground national security work to continue.
Judge Richard Leon rejected the administration's argument that the entire project was necessary for security, permitting only essential work to secure underground facilities.
The decision follows legal challenges over the lack of congressional approval, with preservation groups arguing the project is unlawful and threatens historic integrity.

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