U.S. District Judge Richard Leon

A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing mootness after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal group CREW challenged the fund’s validity, arguing Blanche’s verbal rescission lacks written confirmation, while the DOJ claims no funds have been distributed.

A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, ruling the issue moot after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal advocacy group CREW argues Blanche’s verbal rescission is invalid without written confirmation, while the DOJ claims no funds have been distributed.

President Donald Trump criticizes Judge Richard Leon for blocking the White House ballroom and drone base construction, calling a lawsuit against the project 'ridiculous' and a national security threat. The Justice Department supports the project, urging the court to lift an injunction, while Leon previously ruled Trump lacked authority to build the ballroom without congressional approval.

A federal judge has restricted President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project to 'below-ground construction,' rejecting the administration’s security claims. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, appointed by former President George W. Bush, ruled that construction must stop except for work ensuring safety and security.

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., allowed President Trump to temporarily resume construction of his White House ballroom, citing the need for lower court clarification on legal issues. The decision follows a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argued the project violates federal laws and lacks congressional approval.

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to resume construction of his White House ballroom, granting the administration temporary relief amid legal challenges. The decision stems from a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argued the project violates federal laws and lacks congressional approval.

An appeals court has ordered a federal judge to reconsider blocking the construction of Trump's White House ballroom, allowing work to continue until April 17 while the administration seeks Supreme Court review. The ruling addresses security concerns raised by the Trump administration, which argues the project includes critical safety measures against threats like drones and biohazards.

A federal appeals court ordered a judge to reconsider national security risks of halting construction of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, citing insufficient information on security impacts. The case was sent back to the trial judge after the court found the project's security features critical for protecting the president and staff.

A federal judge temporarily halted President Trump's plan to demolish the East Wing of the White House for a new ballroom, citing Trump as the 'steward' not 'owner' of the property. The National Trust for Historic Preservation secured a preliminary injunction, prompting the Trump administration to appeal the ruling.