Panel Gives Final Approval for White House Ballroom

The commission voted 8–1 in favor of the project, two days after a judge’s order to halt construction unless Congress allows the change. 

Construction is underway on a ballroom being added to the East Wing of the White House, on Nov. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The Trump administration received final approval on April 2 from the National Capital Planning Commission for its ballroom project.

The commission approved construction of the building, despite a judge’s order to halt construction unless Congress allows the change.