Appeals court to hear arguments over whether Trump's ballroom plans can continue

Appeals court to hear arguments over whether Trump's ballroom plans can continue anchors the upcoming session before a three-judge panel in the D.C. Circuit. The panel will weigh the administration's request to overturn a lower court order halting construction, following Judge Richard Leon's March ruling that the White House ballroom exceeded presidential authority because it lacked congressional authorization. A stay issued April 17 has allowed construction to proceed. The Justice Department argues the ballroom is essential for national security, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation contends Congress controls the White House grounds and Leon was correct to halt the project. The panel includes Patricia Millett, Neomi Rao, and Brad Gar. Previously, Senate Republicans removed a $1 billion security provision from an immigration enforcement funding bill.