Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ballroom Construction at Former East Wing Site

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from continuing construction on a massive new ballroom at the White House after it was built on the former site of the East Wing, ruling that the project must stop due to its unauthorized location. The decision comes after the project's completion in 2017 and was made without prior approval from the National Park Service or other relevant authorities. The judge's order does not affect any work already completed by the White House staff and contractors, which is allowed under federal law. The ruling marks a significant victory for preservationists who had argued against the construction of the new ballroom.