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March 31, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
- U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that construction must stop without congressional approval, stating the President is not the owner of the White House.
- The administration has filed a notice to appeal the ruling, which is a significant setback for Trump's renovation efforts.
- The judge granted a 14-day delay for enforcement of the injunction, allowing necessary safety work to continue while the administration prepares its appeal.
23 Sources
- US judge halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project for nowMar 31, 2026 at 7:10 PM · Reuters
- US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom projectMar 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM · The Guardian
- Judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM · CBS News
- Federal judge orders halt to White House ballroom constructionMar 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM · ABC News
- Judge halts White House ballroom construction projectMar 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM · The Hill
- Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House BallroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM · NYT
- Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM · NBC
- Judge halts construction on Trump’s White House ballroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM · Washington Post
- Judge blocks Trump White House ballroom project for nowMar 31, 2026 at 7:20 PM · CNBC
- Judge Halts Construction of Trump’s White House BallroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:23 PM · WSJ
- Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House BallroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:26 PM · NYT
- Trump's White House ballroom project halted by judgeMar 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM · Axios
- Federal judge orders halt to Trump White House ballroom project; DOJ to appealMar 31, 2026 at 7:38 PM · Fox News
- Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroomMar 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM · BBC
- Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's itMar 31, 2026 at 7:59 PM · NPR
- Trump rails against White House ballroom challenge, vows to fix 'filthy’ Reflecting PoolMar 31, 2026 at 8:34 PM · The Hill
- Judge halts construction on White House ballroomMar 31, 2026 at 10:47 PM · NBC
- Bomb Shelters and a Drone-Proof Roof: Trump Says Ballroom Is a Matter of SecurityApr 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM · NYT
- Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seethingApr 1, 2026 at 6:58 AM · ABC News
- Judge rules White House ballroom construction must stop until Congress approves itApr 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM · NPR
- Is This the Biggest Trump Case Before the Supreme Court Yet?Apr 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM · WSJ
- Judge Halts Construction on Trump White House Ballroom ProjectApr 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM · Today
- Trump rages after White House ballroom project blocked for nowApr 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM · The Hill