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| UK Daily Mail |
Trump wins ruling on White House ballroom "A federal judge has declined to halt construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom, allowing demolition and below-ground work to continue while the legal challenge proceeds.
"U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s request for an emergency temporary restraining order, finding the group had not demonstrated imminent irreparable harm.
"The judge cautioned the administration against taking actions that could predetermine future construction. Republicans and preservation advocates have clashed over whether the project has complied with federal review requirements." . . .
"The Trump administration has argued that the Trust lacks legal standing and that continued work is necessary for national security. Government lawyers also said outreach to federal planning bodies has begun.
"Trump welcomed the judge’s comments and said the ballroom’s projected cost has increased. Carol Quillen, president and chief executive officer of the National Trust, said the organization will continue pressing for legal compliance.
"Quillen said the group is “fully committed to upholding the interests of the American people and advocating for compliance with the law, including review by the National Capital Planning Commission and an opportunity for the public to provide comment and shape the project.”
"In the interim, the administration must submit formal plans to federal review bodies, including the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts.". . .
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