D.C. Appeals Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Work to Continue Temporarily While Ordering New Review of Security Claims
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A D.C. Circuit panel ruled 2–1 on Friday that construction of the White House East Wing ballroom may continue through April 17 while the Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review, temporarily blocking U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s order to halt work by April 14 “until Congress authorizes its completion.” The East Wing demolition began in October 2025 for a roughly 1,000‑seat, at least $300 million ballroom — which President Trump has said will sit above an upgraded, highly protected bunker with bulletproof glass — and the National Trust for Historic Preservation said it is not concerned about the three‑day extension while urging broader public consultation.