- A federal judge in Washington rejected a lawsuit aimed at blocking the White House ballroom project, which is being built with private funds.
- US District Judge Richard Leon denied the National Trust for Historic Preservation's request for an injunction to halt construction.
- The judge found the preservation group's legal arguments were based on a “ragtag group of theories” and incorrectly failed to allege the project was ultra vires.
- Despite the rejection, the ruling left an opening for the National Trust to revive its challenge if it amends its complaint with the correct legal claims.
- Donald Trump celebrated the decision, stating the ballroom, intended for large events, is ahead of schedule and under budget, funded by “patriot donors.”
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