Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on

A judge issued an order halting work on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, but Trump suggested construction could proceed despite the ruling. The legal challenge centers on the scope of Trump's authority to undertake major renovations at the executive residence, with the judge's order blocking further work pending resolution of the dispute. Trump's defiance of the judicial order raises questions about whether the administration will comply with court decisions or proceed unilaterally on the project. The ballroom renovation is part of a broader modernization effort at the White House, though the project has faced scrutiny over its cost and scope.