A federal judge on Thursday ruled that construction on President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom can proceed, for now, citing procedural issues and not weighing the merits of the complaint. “Great news for America, and our wonderful White House! The planned 90,000-square-foot addition represents the most significant change to the White House campus in decades. The White House subsequently submitted plans to the Commission of Fine Arts, a federal review panel that advises on major design projects and approved the ballroom project on Feb. 19. Justice Department lawyers countered that the funding approach was legal, citing a small fund that Congress had authorized for repairs to the White House grounds.

Source: Washington Post February 26, 2026 19:57 UTC