Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom
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“The motion argues that a ruling suspending the construction was ‘improper’ and left national security weaknesses.”
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“The administration of United States President Donald Trump has filed an emergency motion to resume construction on its White House ballroom, arguing that completing the work is necessary for national security.”
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“Lawyers for the Trump administration and the National Park Service called a recent court decision to pause construction ‘shocking, unprecedented, and improper’.”
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“The motion outlines various security measures slated to be incorporated into the ballroom project, including drone-proof roofing materials and glass meant to withstand bullets and blasts.”
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“Judge Richard Leon issued a 35-page ruling ordering construction on the project to stop, citing the need for congressional approval for a project so transformative.”
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“Trump abruptly demolished the East Wing, which was torn down in a matter of days.”
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“The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit in December to stop the ballroom project.”
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“Judge Leon issued an exception to his injunction against further construction, allowing limited construction to ‘ensure the safety and security of the White House’.”
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“The Trump administration has appealed Leon’s injunction against the project and has claimed broad authority to make changes to the White House, citing past renovations under earlier presidents.”
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“The project has grown from a $200m structure to a nearly $400m one, by current estimates.”
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“The Commission of Fine Arts gave the ballroom its go-ahead, and the National Capital Planning Commission also voted in its favour.”
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“The Trump administration plans to use private donations to fund the construction, which is set to span 90,000 square feet.”
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