Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project - Al Jazeera
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A federal judge temporarily halted Trump's $400 million White House ballroom renovation project pending court review.
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A federal judge issued a temporary halt to Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, blocking the administration's plans to proceed. The decision came in response to a legal challenge, likely from opponents arguing the project violated procedural or statutory requirements. The temporary restraining order prevents work from moving forward while the court considers the merits of the case. The ballroom renovation is part of the Trump administration's broader White House modernization effort. The ruling means any further construction or expenditures on the project are frozen pending additional court proceedings.
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the project while the court considers the case's merits.
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