"A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put on temporary hold the order by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon halting part of the project, scheduling a hearing for June 5 to review the case."
"Trump has said the ballroom is a long-overdue addition to the White House complex and argues that he has the right to build it because the cost will be covered by donations from wealthy individuals and corporations."
A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed President Trump to proceed with the construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. This decision comes after a lower court had blocked above-ground construction while permitting below-ground work. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had sued, claiming Trump lacked the authority to advance the project without necessary approvals. Trump defends the ballroom as a necessary addition, funded by donations, although taxpayer money will cover security costs.
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