White House ballroom construction
Coverage of White House ballroom construction in the Nexus archive.
- US Senate launches marathon session to pass nearly $70B for ICE, Border Patrol
The U.S. Senate conducted a marathon session to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement, including ICE and Border Patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Amendments to block the DOJ’s 'anti-weaponization' fund and require congressional authorization for a White House ballroom were rejected, with bipartisan support for some proposals amid partisan debate.
- US Senate launches marathon session to pass nearly $70B for ICE, Border Patrol
The U.S. Senate is conducting a marathon session to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement, including ICE and Border Patrol. Republicans blocked amendments targeting the Department of Justice's 'anti-weaponization' fund and a proposal for congressional authorization of a new White House ballroom. Votes continued into the evening as Democrats challenged Republicans, with some Republicans joining Democrats to oppose the fund.
- Trump blasts judge after White House ballroom construction hits major snag
President Trump criticized a judge who blocked construction of the White House ballroom on social media. He also shared photos highlighting potential new White House security features.
- Trump slams judges, artists who pulled out of "Freedom 250" events in social media posts
President Trump criticized judges who ruled to remove his name from the Kennedy Center and halt White House ballroom construction, as well as musical acts that withdrew from 'Freedom 250' events. He made these remarks in social media posts between golf outings.
- Group says it won't drop its White House ballroom lawsuit, despite DOJ pressure
A group has announced it will not drop its lawsuit against the construction of a White House ballroom, despite pressure from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Cranes are currently being used for the construction project.
- Appeals court green lights Trump’s White House ballroom construction through June
A three-judge federal appeals panel allowed construction on President Trump’s White House ballroom to continue through June, overriding a prior federal judge’s order that restricted the project to below-ground work. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration a stay to proceed with the project.
- Appeals court rules Trump's White House ballroom construction can temporarily move forward
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 that construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom can temporarily continue. The decision allows the project to proceed pending further legal review.