Trump's Ballroom Battle: White House vs. Judge

0:00On April 5th, the Trump administration is battling a federal judge's order to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom at the White House, claiming it poses serious security risks to the president and his team. Lawyers from the National Park Service, fouled an urgent appeal on Friday, arguing that halting the bill leaves the grounds exposed with just canvas. Tents, which are way more vulnerable to threats like missiles or drones compared to the planned fortified setup with bomb shelters and medical facilities. Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issued the temporary halt on Tuesday after a preservation group sued, saying the president lacks. Authority without Congress is okay, though he carved out exceptions for essential security work and delayed enforcement for 14 days. Trump fired back at the ruling, but pointed out it still allows underground bunkers and other defenses to keep going, all on taxpayer dime, while he says private donors will foot

1:01the ballroom bill. Meanwhile, a key agency just greenlit the project this week, and the admin is pushing the appeals court for a quick decision by Friday, plus an extra. Two-week extension to maybe take it to the Supreme Court, keeping this White House makeover drama front and center. That wraps global news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.