Federal Judge Halts Trump’s $400M White House Ballroom Project
A US federal judge has ordered a stop to the proposed $400 million ballroom expansion at the White House. Judge Richard Leon ruled the president lacks unilateral authority to begin such a project without congressional approval. Leon noted that the president serves as steward of the White House, not its owner. He delayed enforcement for two weeks to allow an appeal, warning that any noncompliant work could be undone depending on the outcome. The Trump administration has signaled its intention to challenge the ruling. The dispute centers on whether a large-scale development on federal property requires a new law passed by Congress. The lawsuit was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which praised the decision as a victory for public oversight. Leon emphasized that Congress retains final say over federal spending and property changes.
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