DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss White House Ballroom Lawsuit

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom. The lawsuit was filed after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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DOJ asks court to dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after shooting

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The DOJ has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, citing the weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as a security necessity. The lawsuit, filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, threatened to halt the ballroom's completion. The DOJ's request comes after an armed man was arrested at the dinner, prompting lawmakers

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• • Lawsuit
• • Department of Justice
• • President Donald Trump

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The DOJ has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, citing the weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as a security necessity. The lawsuit, filed by the N

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DOJ asks court to dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after shooting April 28 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday that the Justice Department has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, citing the weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Completion of the $400 million ballroom, which has been under construction since early fall, has been threatened by the National Trust for Historic Preserva

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DOJ asks court to dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after shooting

The DOJ has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, citing the weekend's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as a security necessity. The lawsuit, filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, threatened to halt the ballroom's completion. The DOJ's request comes after an armed man was arrested at the dinner, prompting lawmakers and White House officials to emphasize the ballroom's importance for security.

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DOJ asks court to dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after shooting

DOJ asks court to dismiss White House ballroom lawsuit after shooting April 28 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday that the Justice Department has asked a court …

Apr 28, 2026 · 2 min read