Trump's ballroom project halted amid national security fears

A federal judge has ordered a halt to construction on the White House ballroom, prompting the Trump administration to argue that the pause poses critical national security risks. Judge Richard Leon's ruling, delivered Tuesday, mandates a suspension of work on the $400 million project while a pending lawsuit makes its way through the courts.

Trump officials claim ballroom halt exposes white house to threats

In an emergency motion filed with the court, the administration claimed that Leon's decision has left the executive mansion