A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with the $400 million ballroom project on the former site of the White House East Wing, citing a lack of congressional approval. The project, which aims to create a massive 89,000 square foot space, was initiated without oversight and did not comply with federal law. Judge Richard Leon ruled that construction should stop until Congress authorizes the project, emphasizing the president’s role as a steward of the White House for future generations.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/31/politics/judge-rules-that-white-house-ballroom-contstuction-stop