A federal judge has rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
Artist renderings and diagrams of the new White House East Wing and Ballroom, briefly posted on the National Capital Planning Commission's website ahead of a March 5, hearing, are photographed Tuesday, Feb.
17, 2026. The White House, including the West Wing and construction of the new ballroom, is seen from the Old Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. The White House is viewed from the Old Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. 17, 2026. – A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House. that The National Trust for Historic Preservation was unlikely to succeed on the merits of its bid to temporarily halt President Donald Trump’s project.“Unfortunately, because both sides initially focused on the President’s constitutional authority to destruct and construct the East Wing of the White House, Plaintiff didn’t bring the necessary cause of action to test the statutory authority the President claims is the basis to do this construction project without the blessing of Congress and with private funds,” he wrote.until it undergoes multiple independent reviews and wins approval from Congress. The White House announced the ballroom project over the summer. By late October, the Republican president had demolished the East Wing to make way for a ballroom that he said will fit 999 people. The White House said private donations, including from Trump himself, would pay for the planned construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom. Trump proceeded with the project before seeking input from a pair of federal review panels, the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts. Trump, a Republican, has stocked both commission with allies. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.ALDI store opens Thursday at site of old Winn-Dixie on County Road 210 in St. Johns CountyOne week after St. Johns County student was killed in crash, officials seek safety solutionsJacksonville council president issued subpoena over controversial text mentioning ‘big favor’Jacksonville council president issued subpoena over controversial text mentioning ‘big favor’JTA is exploring 5 options for the Skyway downtown. Here’s a look at each oneRiver City Guide: Guaranteed fun to end the month - Feb. 26 - March 1Are we coming out of our last cold snap of winter?Hakeem ‘Ksoo’ Robinson pleads guilty in 2019 murder of 16-year-old ‘Lil Bibby’Passion 4 Pets: Boone is looking for his furever homeTwo Jaguars games in London?!🐆A look into the history of house music and Jacksonville house musicKaMillion on the legacy of her great-grandmother Lena BakerSplit Happens Ep. 8: Protecting Your Children During Divorce—What Parents Need to KnowCarrico addresses ‘big favor’ wording amid JEA controversy; says there is ‘no quid pro quo’Carson Crawford Dropped 50 PointsFormer JEA chief of staff breaks his silence on current controversy involving CEO Vickie Cavey‘Teen takeover’ that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businessesEpiscopal School of Ponte Vedra plans 850-student K-8 campus to open in 2027We have sprouts! Tower Garden, Aeroponic GardeningLeah Yawn, Capt. Sandy Yawn gave victim statements at SJC homebuilder sentencingWounded Warrior Project hosts events to help veterans in Jacksonville bondJEA Board Chair defends CEO Vickie Cavey, board confirms confidence in her leadershipThe Lady Crusaders Have Championship Standards 🏆🏆600-acre wildfire in Georgia 100% contained, but crews monitoring hotspots, dry weather conditions600-acre wildfire in Georgia 100% contained, but crews monitoring hotspots, dry weather conditions
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