White House Ballroom Blocked by Court | Rochester News

A federal appeals court has halted the Trump administration’s plan to build a $400 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, ruling that Congress—not the President—must approve such a major structural change. The court emphasized constitutional checks and balances, rejecting the administration’s claim of national security urgency while upholding a prior injunction that paused above-ground work. Trump responded angrily on social media, calling the judge a “Trump Hating” judge, but the court made clear this is about procedure, not policy. The ruling, now on hold for two weeks pending a potential Supreme Court appeal, marks a significant moment in executive power vs. legislative authority—even in the President’s own residence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c9e0e989fe25058