Trump's White House ballroom blocked

The ruling allows below-ground work on a presidential bunker and other security facilities to proceed but stops all visible construction on the massive ballroom structure.

President Trump railed against the decision on social media, arguing the project is needed immediately for official functions and security.

The judge accused the administration of attempting to sidestep previous court orders by reframing the luxury project as a safety requirement.

The legal battle over the 90,000-square-foot addition has become a symbol of the broader conflict between the executive branch and the federal judiciary.