A court will soon decide if Trump's White House ballroom project, built without full oversight, violates historic preservation and funding laws.

A federal court is expected to rule soon on the legality of the Trump administration’s construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the site of the former East Wing of the White House, a project that has faced legal challenges over concerns about historical preservation, federal funding use, and executive authority. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, arguing the renovations violated the National Historic Preservation Act and other laws, including requirements for environmental reviews and public input. The administration claims the project is on budget and necessary for modernization and security, but a senior judge has questioned its legality, particularly the use of private donors to circumvent oversight. The outcome could set a precedent for future presidential property projects.