US EditionSheehy Says He’ll Introduce Legislation to Approve Trump’s White House Ballroom
Sheehy and Boebert say the ballroom would improve security as the Justice Department presses to keep construction moving despite a preservation lawsuit.
- Sen. Tim Sheehy and Rep. Lauren Boebert announced Sunday they will introduce legislation this week authorizing construction of a presidential ballroom at the White House, citing security concerns following Saturday's shooting.
- A gunman opened fire Saturday night near the room hosting President Donald Trump and his Cabinet during the annual White House Press Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, prompting the security push.
- District Judge Richard Leon, a Bush appointee, has repeatedly blocked construction, while the Department of Justice maintains the ballroom is essential for national security despite a challenge from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- On Sunday, the DOJ requested the National Trust drop its lawsuit, warning the group it has until 9 a.m. Monday to comply or face a motion to "dissolve the injunction and dismiss the case."
- Sheehy framed the bill as "common sense," calling the inability to host secure presidential gatherings an "embarrassment." Boebert said she is "working" on text to keep "activist judges" from blocking the project.
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Sheehy says he'll introduce legislation to approve Trump's White House ballroom
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino jumps over a chair after a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, is one of at least three members of Congress who responded to the shooting at the White House Press Correspondents dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, calling on lawmaker…
Sheehy says he’ll introduce legislation to approve Trump’s White House ballroom
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, is one of at least three members of Congress who responded to the shooting at the White House Press Correspondents dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, calling on lawmakers to approve plans…
Sheehy promises White House ballroom bill following D.C. shooting scare
Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy on Sunday indicated that he will propose a bill authorizing construction of a White House East Wing ballroom for President Donald Trump. Announcing the bill in a press release, Sheehy echoed Trump’s remarks that the ballroom, most recently estimated to cost $400 million, would have prevented a shooter from breaching security at the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. “I…
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Montana Senator Sheehy to introduce legislation for Presidential Ballroom
HELENA, Mont. - President Donald Trump is pushing to build a ballroom at the White House had become more urgent because of security concerns following a shooting at the the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner over the weekend.
Boebert and Sheehy prepping bills to approve Trump ballroom
Congressional Republicans are preparing bills to grant approval for President Donald Trump‘s ballroom after the correspondents’ dinner shooting sparked serious security concerns for him and his Cabinet. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) both announced on Sunday they will introduce bills that would give congressional approval for the ballroom. Sheehy framed the move as “common sense,” saying it is an “embarrassment to the stro…
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