US EditionFederal judges say White House ballroom construction can continue, for now
The 2-1 order sends the case back for review of Trump’s security claims, and work can continue until at least April 17, judges said.
- A federal appeals court allowed President Trump to continue construction of a new White House ballroom for another week while judges consider the project.
- A historic preservation group challenged the legality of the project, arguing that Congress needed to approve it, which a district judge agreed with.
- Trump's lawyers argued the ballroom upgrades involve national security features and are not merely cosmetic.
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‘The less the world knows’: Trump’s team demands end to annoying ballroom questions, insists national security on the line
Donald Trump’s pet project, the White House ballroom, is locked in an intense legal battle. First, construction was halted by a federal judge. Now, an appeals court has granted a reprieve, allowing for construction to continue, but only until the 17th. However, it’s the bit in between that’s particularly hilarious. Per The Hill, the administration is arguing that stopping the work would pose a legitimate national security threat The conflict cen…
U.S. Court of Appeals says White House ballroom construction allowed through this week
WASHINGTON (NBC, KYMA) - Construction on the White House ballroom can continue for now. A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Saturday that work on the project can go through at least until April 17. The court also sent the case back to the federal judge who initially ruled against it, citing arguments made about the ballroom construction's impact on the safety and security of the president. Judge Richard Leon issued a preliminary injunction on March 31…
$400m White House Ballroom 'Essential' To Protect Donald Trump and First Family From Missile Attacks
Donald Trump's administration has told a US federal appeals court that stopping work on a $400 million White House ballroom in Washington would pose a 'national security threat', arguing that the vast new East Wing complex is essential to protect the president, his family and staff from missile and drone attacks. The ballroom project has been tied up in a legal fight since a lower court judge ordered most construction to halt last month, ruling …
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