From 2d ago 00.39 BST Trump calls appeals court's decision to halt ballroom construction 'National Security Threat at the highest level' Donald Trump called the decision to halt construction of his $400m White House ballroom a “National Security Threat at the highest level” in a post on Truth Social. Share2d ago 03.01 BST Closing summary This concludes our live coverage of the second Trump administration for the day. Here are the latest developments: A US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the US president’s $400m White House ballroom , in a fresh blow to the controversial project. Donald Trump, who demolished the historic East Wing of the White House last year to make way for planned ballroom, has repeatedly touted it as “a gift” to the US people. Share2d ago 00.39 BST Trump calls appeals court's decision to halt ballroom construction 'National Security Threat at the highest level' Donald Trump called the decision to halt construction of his $400m White House ballroom a “National Security Threat at the highest level” in a post on Truth Social.