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politics10 days ago•176 min saved

Court blocks White House ballroom project without Congress approval

A federal judge (Richard Leon) halted further above-ground construction on the White House East Wing ballroom, a roughly $400 million project, ruling that Trump lacked congressional authorization under federal law. He postponed enforcement for two weeks to allow any appeal and warned that continued construction without Congress’ approval could be dismantled. The case, brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, emphasizes Congress’s oversight over the build and leaves open whether funding or a different authorization path could proceed.

via CNN|

#ballroom #congress #judge

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Court blocks White House ballroom project amid authorization dispute

A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House’s proposed $400 million, 90,000-square-foot East Wing ballroom, delaying construction and barring further action until Congress authorizes its completion; the injunction, sought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, argues the President lacks statutory authority for the project, and it takes effect in 14 days to allow for an appeal.

via CNBC|

#ballroom #congressauthorization #courtruling

world11 days ago•3 min saved

Trump claims massive underground complex under White House ballroom

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military is building a massive complex beneath the White House ballroom, ahead of schedule, with the ballroom reportedly serving as a shed for the underground work. The privately funded project has seen its budget double from $200 million to $400 million as renovations expand, and Trump has floated additional plans such as renaming the Kennedy Center and proposing a grand arch in Washington.

via France 24|

#ballroom #budget #construction

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Trump touts massive underground complex beneath White House ballroom

Trump said the military is building a massive underground complex under the White House ballroom, which is under construction and ahead of schedule. The East Wing was demolished to make way for a $400 million ballroom, a plan that has drawn criticism; a preservationist lawsuit was rejected, and the National Capital Planning Commission is set to vote in April amid ongoing opposition.

via NBC News|

#ballroom #military #politics

politics12 days ago•6 min saved

Trump unveils new White House ballroom renderings amid funding controversy

President Trump released updated renderings for a $400 million White House ballroom, highlighting design changes (including removing a south‑side staircase) and saying the project is ahead of schedule; the plan faces opposition, a National Trust lawsuit over presidential authority and private donations, and a pending federal commission vote.

via The Washington Post|

#ballroom #funding #lawsuit

politics12 days ago•65 min saved

Trump's Ballroom Secret Lair Goes Public in Heated Scrutiny

President Trump defended a $400 million White House ballroom renovation, claiming a 'stupid' lawsuit forced him to reveal plans for a secret underground complex beneath the ballroom that would shield it from drones; the privately funded project has drawn scrutiny after a New York Times piece exposed design flaws, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued to halt progress pending independent reviews and environmental assessments. A federal judge will decide whether to halt construction, while officials insist the military is heavily involved and the plan is privately funded.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #donald-j-trump #lawsuit

politics12 days ago•72 min saved

Leavitt Clashes Over Trump White House Ballroom After NYT Design Flaws Reveal

Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s White House ballroom after a New York Times feature exposed architectural flaws such as fake windows, obstructed views, an unusually large rooftop, and stairs that don’t connect to the ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot space would be more than three times the size of the White House and could disrupt its symmetry, according to the Times’ experts. While supporters say the project is privately funded and needed, public comments to the National Capital Planning Commission are overwhelmingly against it, and a vote is set for early April.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #donald-j-trump #karoline-leavitt

politics12 days ago•69 min saved

Architects Slam Trump White House Ballroom as a Design Disaster

Architects warn that the East Wing ballroom is an oversized, flawed design, featuring fake north-facing windows, obstructed interior views, and stairs that lead to a wall, which could disrupt the White House’s symmetry. With a final NCPC vote slated for April 2 and intense public backlash against the project (private funding cited, demolition of the East Wing already underway), critics say the lavish addition is a “gaudy” misstep for a national symbol.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #design #donald-j-trump

politics12 days ago•61 min saved

Rush to Build Trump’s White House Ballroom Draws Public Scrutiny

With construction cranes rising on the White House grounds, a final vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on President Trump’s ballroom faces critics who say the hurried design review bypasses decades of public scrutiny. Warnings focus on a portico that's too large, stairs that don’t lead to the ballroom, and columns that will block daylight and sightlines from inside, suggesting the project’s expedited timeline could undermine symmetry and oversight typical of DC’s major public projects. Supporters argue urgency and funding justify the pace, framing the ballroom as a historical evolution of the White House.

via The New York Times|

#architecture #ballroom #planning-commission

politics23 days ago•3 min saved

Judge Signals Possible Halt to Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Plan

At a Washington, DC hearing, Judge Richard Leon criticized Donald Trump’s plan to convert the White House East Wing into a $400 million ballroom and signaled he may halt the project after a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation argues it lacks proper authorization and reviews. White House lawyers contend no outside approval is needed and some funding is private, while federal review bodies have delayed votes pending public input. Leon, who has previously ruled against the preservationists, called the administration’s arguments 'brazen' and said a ruling is expected by the end of March, underscoring ongoing questions about presidential alterations to the historic residence.

via The Guardian|

#ballroom #federal-court #historic-preservation

politics24 days ago•183 min saved

Judge ridicules White House alteration defense in East Wing ballroom case

A federal judge challenged the Trump administration’s argument that the White House ballroom renovation and the East Wing demolition can proceed under presidential authority without congressional approval. Judge Richard Leon questioned the government’s claim, noting the project isn’t simply an “alteration” and criticizing the National Park Service’s asserted role. The case, brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, seeks to halt further work until Congress weighs in, with a ruling expected by the end of March and potential for appeals; Trump has suggested work could begin as soon as April if allowed.

via CNN|

#ballroom #congress #east-wing

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Architect argues White House ballroom is oversized as panel moves toward vote

An architect argues the White House ballroom is too large, as a second National Capital Planning Commission panel prepares to vote on the project ahead of a March 5 hearing.

via AP News|

#architect #ballroom #planning-commission

politics1 month ago•25 min saved

Public outcry swamps Trump’s White House ballroom plan

Thousands of comments submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission criticize President Trump’s plan for a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, with a Washington Post analysis finding more than 97% negative; White House officials defend the project as necessary while the commission weighs its vote.

via The Washington Post|

#ballroom #donald-trump #national-capital-planning-commission

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump White House ballroom vote pushed to April amid backlash and public comments

The National Capital Planning Commission postponed its vote on Trump's White House ballroom project to April 2 due to a flood of public testimony and comments criticizing the demolition of the East Wing and the project’s substantial cost.

via NBC News|

#architecture #ballroom #note-this-is-five-tags-extra-ignored

politics1 month ago•39 min saved

Architect warns White House ballroom is inflated as federal panel weighs plans

An architect on the National Capital Planning Commission warns the proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom is inflated, noting the 22,000-square-foot space could be reduced to about 15,000 square feet for 1,000 guests and criticizing unnecessary features like a 4,000-square-foot porch, with concerns the addition would overwhelm the mansion and affect sightlines along Pennsylvania Avenue as NCPC prepares to vote on the plan amid ongoing lawsuits.

via Yahoo|

#architecture #ballroom #david-scott-parker