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Judge pauses construction of Trump’s beloved White House ballroom putting future of project in doubt
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to stop construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom until Congress authorizes it.
“The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” Judge Richard Leon wrote in his opinion.
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