Judge Allows Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Project to Proceed

Federal Judge Richard Leon denied a request to halt the construction of a $400M ballroom at the White House following the demolition of the historic East Wing.The project is funded entirely by private donations from corporations like Lockheed Martin and Meta to avoid using taxpayer funds for the renovation.Richard Leon ruled that the preservation group used the wrong legal mechanism for the challenge but suggested they could resubmit an amended lawsuit.Donald Trump has defended the massive hall as a necessary space for state visits while federal commissions have already provided the final approvals.