Coverage dated December 16, 2025

Federal judge allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to move forward

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A federal judge is allowing construction of the White House ballroom to move forward, rejecting a request to pause Trump's $300 million project.

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  1. Fox News

    Judge warns Trump administration against 'irreversible' White House ballroom construction work (opens Fox News)

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    Federal judge Richard Leon says he's inclined to deny bid to halt Trump administration's White House ballroom construction but warns against irreversible work before January hearing.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Federal judge allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to move forward (opens NBC Chicago)

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    A federal judge is allowing construction of the White House ballroom to move forward, rejecting a request to pause Trump's $300 million project.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Federal judge unlikely to block White House ballroom construction (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A federal judge said he is not inclined to halt construction of the White House ballroom, after a nonprofit sued the Trump administration.

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