DOJ Seeks to Restart $1 Billion White House Ballroom After 2nd Attack This Month

7 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 25

A late Sunday court filing asked to resume White House ballroom construction, arguing Saturday’s shooting near a Secret Service checkpoint showed the president needs a more secure venue to conduct official business.
Blanche said the 9,000-square-foot ballroom is an integrated East Wing security project and a “SAFE HAVEN,” with a drone-proof roof, missile-resistant columns, ballistic glass, sniper stations and sealed air systems.
Saturday’s attack ended with Secret Service officers killing the alleged gunman after he opened fire; a bystander was also wounded.
The legal fight remains unresolved: a D.C. judge paused the project last month pending congressional approval, though an appeals court has let work continue until at least early June.
The dispute centers on funding and authority, with Trump saying private money covers construction while Congress is being asked to approve security spending tied to the project.

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