Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Plan

0:00On April 1st, a federal judge just slammed the brakes on President Trump's plan to build a fancy new ballroom in the White House. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled the project, likely goes way beyond presidential power, issuing a preliminary injunction that stops all. Construction and demolition in the East Wing. Leon sided with preservation groups like the National Trust, writing that no law backs up the kind of authority Trump claims. He called the President a steward of the White House for future First Families, but definitely not the owner who can remodel at will. Preservation advocates are calling it a big win for protecting historic sites, while the ruling highlights real limits on executive moves without Congress signing off. Trump hit back hard, insisting the privately funded project doesn't need approval from lawmakers. The judge delayed enforcement for 14 days to let the administration appeal, and the Justice Department filed notice within hours. Trump even spun the safety exception as a green light to keep building features like ballistic glass and medical spots.

1:04This showdowns far from over, with appeals likely dragging on and testing just how far a president can push White House upgrades. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. I'm Corey with The Story.