Washington Post • April 2, 2026 23:49

Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

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The vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday marked the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.

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Tue 19:46 - SRF International

Trump's construction plans suspended - Federal judge stops the construction of the ballroom at the White House

Thu 15:44 - Washington Examiner

WATCH LIVE: National committee to vote on Trump’s White House ballroom plans

Thu 23:49 - Washington Post

Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

Fri 00:23 - The Hill

Trump gives rare kudos to Paul after commission's White House ballroom vote

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SRF International

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19:46

Trump's construction plans suspended - Federal judge stops the construction of the ballroom at the White House

Ein Richter ordnet an, dass die Trump-Regierung den Bau des Ballsaals im Weissen Haus einstellen muss.

The Hill

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Trump gives rare kudos to Paul after commission's White House ballroom vote

President Trump on Thursday offered rare praise for Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) after the senator joined with most members of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to approve plans for …

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15:44

WATCH LIVE: National committee to vote on Trump’s White House ballroom plans

The National Capital Planning Committee, many members of which are Trump appointees, will hold a hearing to vote on President Donald Trump’s White House Ballroom plans.  The vote will take …