Bomb Shelters and a Drone-Proof Roof: Trump Says Ballroom Is a Matter of Security NYT | Top Stories Zolan Kanno-Youngs 1 April 2026 at 09:59 President Trump spoke about his ballroom’s security features as he argued against a judge’s orders to stop construction. © Eric Lee for The New York TimesA federal judge on Tuesday said that work on the White House ballroom had to stop until the project received a go-ahead from Congress.
Trump Reveals New Look for White House Ballroom After Times Article NYT | Top Stories Emily Badger 31 March 2026 at 05:45 Architects and preservation organizations have warned that little scrutiny has been given to the project’s design plans. © Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersPresident Trump showing a new rendering of the proposed White House ballroom’s south portico, without the grand staircase that appeared in previous plans.