White House ballroom project

Democrats allege that over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill is being used for White House security, which they claim indirectly funds his new ballroom project. The funds were redirected by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, despite Trump’s assertion that the project would be privately funded.

Democrats claim over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill has been redirected to White House security, which they argue is funding a controversial ballroom project. Trump insists the project is privately funded, but the article notes the project’s cost has risen to $600 million, with more than half from taxpayer money. Congress rejected a $1 billion request for the project, and legal challenges persist.

Democrats allege that over $350 million from President Donald Trump’s tax cuts bill is being used for White House security, which they claim indirectly funds his controversial ballroom project. Trump insists the project is paid for with private donations, but reports indicate more than half of the $600 million cost comes from taxpayer funds.

The Trump administration redirected $352 million in federal funds intended for the Secret Service to finance the White House ballroom project, which President Trump had pledged would be privately funded. The funds were taken from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a tax legislation passed on Republican-only votes, which restricts the money to Secret Service-related expenses, not construction.

A Washington Post report reveals President Trump's White House ballroom project could cost $600 million, with half funded by taxpayers. Investigative reporter Sarah Blaskey discussed the story on 'The Takeout.'

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, which involves expanding the Executive Residence, faces legal challenges requiring congressional approval. The Justice Department argues federal courts cannot halt the project, asserting it serves national security interests, while U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled the project must stop until Congress authorizes it.

Corporate donors to President Trump’s White House ballroom project received over $50 billion in new or expanded federal contracts in six months, according to a Public Citizen report. The analysis highlights Lockheed Martin, Palantir, Amazon, and others as major beneficiaries, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

The Trump administration argues that construction of a $400 million White House ballroom cannot be stopped, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation challenges the project's legal basis. The Supreme Court may soon rule on the case, alongside other pending decisions including restrictions on media access to executions and limits on early prison release under the First Step Act.

A majority on a three-judge appeals court panel showed sympathy to a challenge against President Trump’s White House ballroom project. The two Democratic-appointed judges questioned the government’s claims of congressional approval and the preservationist group’s right to sue, using a hypothetical about the Statue of Liberty to highlight potential overreach.

Senate Republicans are defecting on President Donald Trump's priorities, including his White House ballroom project and paused 'anti-weaponization' fund, as a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill faces opposition. Twelve Republicans redirected funding for the fund, and seven defected on an amendment blocking funds for Trump's East Wing renovation without congressional approval.

Sen. John Fetterman supports President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project and criticizes Democratic party members who doubt the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. He emphasizes the need for secure facilities following the shooting, which he describes as a near-miss assassination attempt.

The Trump administration cited a recent shooting near the White House to justify the construction of a new secure ballroom, emphasizing features like drone-proof and bulletproof materials. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued the project is critical for national security, opposing a court order halting construction, while critics question the use of taxpayer funds.

President Trump demanded that Senate Republicans fire nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that funding for a White House ballroom project cannot be included in an immigration enforcement bill under Senate rules. Trump accused MacDonough of obstructing his agenda, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the parliamentarian's independence and expressed concern about the security implications of Trump's demand.

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) stated lawmakers 'can discuss' a proposed $400 million, 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom pushed by President Trump. The renewed push follows a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with Republican senators reportedly involved in the debate.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States is not backing down from its lawsuit against President Trump’s White House ballroom renovation project, despite a request from the Department of Justice to drop the case. A lawyer for the group acknowledged the DOJ’s letter but confirmed the lawsuit remains active.

The Justice Department is urging the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit against President Trump's privately funded White House ballroom project, citing a recent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. DOJ officials argue the existing Washington Hilton ballroom, where the attack occurred, is unsafe for presidential events due to security challenges.

President Donald Trump emphasized the need for a highly secure White House ballroom following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, criticizing the hotel's security challenges and highlighting planned features like four-inch-thick bulletproof glass. The suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, was arrested and is set for arraignment, while Trump praised law enforcement's handling of the incident.

Donald Trump is criticizing a federal court decision that has once again halted above-ground construction on his $400 million White House ballroom project, permitting only below-ground work on a bunker and other national security facilities.

A U.S. judge blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom project, except for actions deemed necessary for national security. The administration challenged the ruling, arguing the project is critical for safety, while the judge criticized the Justice Department's interpretation of security exceptions as 'brazen' and 'disingenuous.' An appeals court temporarily allowed construction to continue pending further clarification.

A U.S. judge ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the $400 million White House ballroom project, blocking above-ground work unless deemed strictly necessary for national security. The administration appealed the ruling, arguing the project is critical for security, but the judge criticized the Justice Department's interpretation of the security exception as 'incredible, if not disingenuous.'

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.

President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project faces legal challenges, with his administration claiming halting construction poses a national security threat. The court filing marks a unique shift from typical executive power assertions in other projects.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit lacks sufficient information to determine the extent of project suspension without compromising presidential safety. The court's decision focuses on balancing security risks with project halting measures.