Trump’s White House ballroom project to go before judge

A federal court hearing is scheduled for President Trump’s plans for a 300-million dollar White House ballroom. Today’s hearing comes after the National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit last week accusing the Trump administration of illegally tearing down the White House East Wing. The group is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt construction while its case proceeds, arguing that the project has already caused “irreversible damage.” In a court filing, the administration said the project was lawful and that it must continue for unexplained national security reasons.