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White House Ballroom Plans To Get Jan. 8 Review By Federal Planners

The project moves forward under a court order that forces the administration to submit plans for review.

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom is seen from the reopened Washington Monument, following the longest shutdown of the government in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/ Jessica Koscielniak
A tourist observes demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom from the top of the reopened Washington Monument, following the longest shutdown of the government in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/ Jessica Koscielniak
The East Wing of the White House is being demolished for the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump' s proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File Photo
Tourists observe demolition of the East Wing of the White House during construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom from the top of the reopened Washington Monument, following the longest shutdown of the U.S. government in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Jessica Koscielniak

Overview

  • The National Capital Planning Commission scheduled an informational presentation on the East Wing Modernization for Jan. 8, with no vote or public testimony.
  • Judge Richard Leon denied an emergency halt, allowing site and below‑grade work to continue while requiring filings to the NCPC and Commission of Fine Arts, with another court hearing expected in mid‑January.
  • The NCPC and Commission of Fine Arts say their authority extends to above‑ground construction and building exteriors, not demolition or site preparation at the White House.
  • In court documents, the administration said above‑ground construction could begin in April if the reviewers approve, following the October demolition of most of the East Wing.
  • The White House says the roughly $400 million ballroom will be privately financed, with donors including major tech companies, crypto firms and wealthy individuals.