Event Brief
Federal judge halts above-ground ballroom construction
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge blocks the construction of an above-ground ballroom at the White House, allowing underground work to continue.
WHO: Federal judge
WHAT: blocks above-ground ballroom construction
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: The judge's ruling prevents the above-ground construction while permitting underground work.
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