Trump’s White House ballroom is expected to get approved days after judge's ruling halting work

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom is expected to get final approval from a key commission. This comes after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress approves the project. A spokesperson for the National Capital Planning Commission says the agency is moving ahead with Thursday's vote because the judge’s ruling affects construction activities, not planning. The ballroom is estimated to cost $400 million and has faced opposition and legal challenges. The Republican president aims to complete the ballroom project before his term ends in 2029. The ballroom will include security upgrades and is funded by donations and public dollars for security enhancements.