President Donald Trump's White House ballroom was approved by the National Capital Planning Commission as protesters gathered outside in opposition.

The Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president.

The National Capitol Planning Commission has approved the final plans for the a new White House ballroom despite a federal judge blocking construction of the project because only Congress can authorize it.

President Donald Trump continues to push for the ballroom's construction even as a judge has temporarily blocked the project.

US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom won final planning approval on Thursday, but construction remains in limbo following a court order that he needs congressional approval.

President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, despite a federal judge recently ordering a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the biggest structural change to the American landmark in more than 70 years.

The National Capital Planning Commission gave final approval to President Trump's ballroom project. As of Tuesday, though, construction at the White House is not allowed to commence. A federal court

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-1 to approve the $400 million project even as a federal judge's construction halt remains under appeal.