US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington granted a preservationist group's request for a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project. Also Read US President Trump: Massive military complex to be built under White House ballroomThe ruling was the first major rebuke of Trump's sweeping efforts to overhaul the White House. The group had sued in hopes of obtaining an order pausing the ballroom project until it undergoes multiple independent reviews and receives congressional approval. The administration argued that other presidents didn't need congressional approval for previous White House renovation projects, large and small. Since returning to the White House, Trump has frequently boasted about leaving a lasting mark on the building and the presidency.

Source: The Telegraph April 01, 2026 04:31 UTC