Planning commission approves plans for Trump’s White House ballroom

A planning commission has approved Donald Trump’s proposal to build a large ballroom at the White House, aiming to enhance the historic site despite ongoing legal disputes. However, a federal judge recently ruled that the project requires Congressional authorization, stating that the president is a steward, not the owner, of the White House. Trump has dismissed the ruling, asserting that the ballroom is privately funded and not subject to such approval. The estimated cost of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom has increased to about $400 million amid public opposition.

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