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Trump Advocates for $400M White House Ballroom Construction Completion
President Donald Trump urged the continuation of construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House, which aims to enhance security. This follows a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to an evacuation. The ballroom project, covering 90,000 square feet, is currently facing legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, asserting that Trump lacked congressional approval for the project. Courts are permitting underground work to proceed, while a hearing has been scheduled for June 5 to address the ongoing legal dispute regarding above-ground construction.
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Judge blocks $400 million White House ballroom project by Trump
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has temporarily blocked a $400 million ballroom project planned by President Donald Trump. Judge Richard Leon ruled that Trump lacks the legal authority to construct the ballroom without Congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued to halt the project, is likely to succeed according to the judge. The decision comes after the East Wing was demolished to make way for the new 90,000-square-foot structure, which was intended to be funded by private donations.
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