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April 11, 2026
Federal Appeals Court Allows Temporary Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom
- The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to allow construction to proceed until April 17 while reviewing the case.
- President Trump argues the ballroom is vital for national security, while preservationists claim it requires Congressional approval due to its impact on public grounds.
- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon previously ruled that Trump exceeded his authority and emphasized the need for Congressional oversight.
8 Sources
- Federal judges say White House ballroom construction can continue, for nowApr 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM · Washington Post
- Appeals Court Allows Work on Trump’s Ballroom Project for Now, but Seeks Clarity on ScopeApr 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM · NYT
- Judge told to review national security implications of Trump ballroom haltApr 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM · AP
- Federal appeals court sends White House ballroom construction lawsuit back to lower courtApr 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM · CBS News
- Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroomApr 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM · CNBC
- Appeals court rules Trump's White House ballroom construction can temporarily move forwardApr 11, 2026 at 8:54 PM · NBC
- White House ballroom construction can continue, federal appeals court saysApr 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM · The Hill
- Court rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stopsApr 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM · Independent