A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump\u2019s White House ballroom project, ruling that construction on the former East Wing site must stop until Congress formally authorizes it. Judge Richard Leon said the president can still ask lawmakers for approval, but until then the project can\u2019t move forward.\n\nTrump responded with a furious Truth Social rant, insisting the ballroom is \u201cunder budget,\u201d \u201cahead of schedule,\u201d and being built with private money, while also attacking the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The clash adds to growing scrutiny over Trump\u2019s sweeping and often unilateral renovations to public landmarks, all without the usual congressional oversight.