The construction of a new ballroom and presidential bunker at the White House will continue following an administrative stay granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. This move overturns a previous ruling that temporarily halted most above-ground construction work, allowing the project to proceed at least until the next hearing scheduled for June 5. A federal judge had initially blocked the ballroom's progress in March, citing security concerns, but later clarified that underground bunker work could continue.

The Department of Justice has filed an appeal against the judge's decision, arguing that halting the construction poses a national security risk. President Donald Trump has publicly supported the project, describing it as vital to national security and criticizing the judge's ruling as a political overreach. Trump also emphasized the importance of the above-ground sections, claiming they are essential for the project’s functionality. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over the security, privacy, and preservation efforts at the White House amid the project's modifications, including the demolition of the East Wing and legal battles involving preservation groups.