Trump ballroom construction can resume

The three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has scheduled a full hearing for June to review the legality of the project.

Critics have argued that the ballroom's construction violates historical preservation laws and represents an unnecessary expenditure of public funds.

The President has defended the project as a necessary upgrade for hosting major international events and diplomatic functions.

The court's decision allows work to proceed at full pace during the critical spring construction season.