Federal Judge Blocks $400 Million White House Ballroom Project
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s planned construction of a $400 million ballroom on White House grounds, saying the president lacks the authority to undertake the project without congressional approval.

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 31, 2026 —
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s planned construction of a $400 million ballroom on White House grounds. The judge ruled that the president lacks the authority to undertake the project without congressional approval.
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