Judge Halts Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Without Congress Approval
Published on: April 1, 2026, 2:15 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A U.S. judge has paused President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project at the White House, requiring Congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation alleges Trump exceeded authority by demolishing the East Wing. The injunction allows time for an appeal while emphasizing the project's private funding.
