Lawsuit Challenges Trump's White House Renovation Plans

A preservation group has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and federal agencies, seeking to halt the $300 million construction of a ballroom at the White House. The lawsuit claims the project lacks required reviews and approvals. A hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday.

On Friday, a preservation group filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and several federal agencies, aiming to block the $300 million construction of a ballroom at the White House.

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon announced he would hold a hearing on Tuesday for the National Trust for Historic Preservation's request to stop the project temporarily. The group claims the 90,000-square-foot construction is proceeding unlawfully without necessary reviews and approvals.

Demolishing parts of the White House without oversight is illegal for any president, according to the lawsuit, which asserts respect for national heritage requires public input and adherence to statutory consultations. The group is demanding a construction halt until all proper reviews and approvals are completed.

(With inputs from agencies.)