Trump Wins: Judge Clears White House Ballroom Construction

• A federal judge approved US President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom at the White House.
• The decision rejects an appeal from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to block the project.
• National Trust had sued, alleging the White House did not seek necessary reviews before demolition.
• Trump administration will meet with the preservation group and Commission of Fine Arts to review plans.
• Judge Richard Leon warned that if underground construction prevents design changes, the government might have to demolish it. Above-ground work not before April; project completion by summer 2028.

Why It Matters: A federal judge has approved Trump's White House ballroom plan, overriding preservation concerns.