President Donald Trump's plan to construct a new ballroom at the White House has been temporarily halted after a federal judge ruled that the project likely exceeds presidential authority. The decision blocked further construction and demolition of the East Wing, marking a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's high-profile redevelopment effort. Judge issues preliminary injunction U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon issued a preliminary injunction, siding with preservation advocates who challenged the ballroom project. By: Unsplash U.S. District Judge Richard J.