Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGraig GraziosiSunday 12 April 2026 09:10 BSTTrump claims judge has allowed him to keep building beloved White House ballroomA federal appeals court has temporarily allowed construction to continue on Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project.The ruling by a three-judge US circuit court in Washington, DC, permits work until 17 April, when the court will revisit the issue.This decision overturns a previous lower court injunction that had ordered the construction to cease by 14 April.Trump's legal team argues the ballroom is vital for the safety and security of the White House and is fully funded by private donations, thus not requiring Congressional approval.Opponents, including a preservation group, contend that the project exceeds presidential authority, requires Congressional approval for changes to public buildings, and does not constitute a national security emergency.In fullCourt rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stopsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in