Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ballroom Project

0:00It's March 31st. This is Global News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters globally. A federal judge just slammed the brakes on President Trump's White House ballroom project, ruling it can't move forward without following the rules. The construction kicked off without key approvals, so the judge ordered a temporary halt to keep things in check. The lawsuit came from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who pointed out major slip-ups like skipping plans to the National Capitol. Any commission, dodging an environmental review, and bypassing Congress entirely. Folks are buzzing about the judges' take that the President acts as steward of the White House for future families, not as the outright owner with. Free reign to build, whatever. He stressed no law backs this kind of solo move, and Congress has to step up with real authorization before any work resumes. The ruling kicks in 14 days from now, leaving room for an appeal, but until then, the sights on ice as everyone watches for the next play.