Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A U.S. Federal Appeals Court temporarily halted a lower court's block on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction on April 18, 2026. The three-judge panel paused District Judge Richard Leon's order preventing above-ground work at the former East Wing site. A hearing is scheduled for June 5 to review the case.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpWhite HouseU.S. Court of AppealsDistrict of Columbia CircuitRichard LeonEast Wing