A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has ruled that construction on President Donald Trump's proposed $400 million ballroom can continue temporarily while legal challenges are resolved. The court's 2-1 decision allows work to proceed until April 17, when the case will be revisited. The ruling comes after a lower court had ordered a halt to construction, stating that Trump had exceeded his authority by not seeking Congressional approval for the project. Trump's legal team contends that the ballroom is crucial for the safety and security of the White House and is funded entirely through private donations, thus not requiring taxpayer money or Congressional consent. However, critics, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, argue that all federal construction projects necessitate Congressional oversight, questioning the legitimacy of Trump's claims regarding national security. They assert that the absence of the ballroom has not hindered past presidents from fulfilling their duties at the White House.