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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after judge’s ruling halting construction
The agency approved the 90,000-square-foot project after public comments were overwhelmingly opposed, while the judge’s order could still delay construction.
- On Thursday, the National Capital Planning Commission approved President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom addition, despite a federal judge ordering construction to halt pending Congressional approval.
- US District Judge Richard Leon recently ordered the construction pause, ruling that the President is "the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!"
- Lead architect Shalom Baranes presented design changes to the 12-person commission, which includes three Trump appointees, removing a large staircase and adding an uncovered porch to the structure.
- While construction related to security continues, officials noted above-ground work on the addition would not start until April, as the legal dispute threatens the project's timeline.
- President Trump disputes that Congress must approve the project, telling reporters, "We built many things at the White House over the years. They don't get congressional approval," as he races to finish by early 2029.
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Trump’s ritzy ballroom gets long-awaited approval by DC planning commission — despite court challenge
The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve President Trump’s ballroom design despite a public comment period that requested changes to the project, including reducing the size.
·New York, United States
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Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work
President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the biggest structural change to the American landmark in more than 70 years.
·Washington, United States
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