The Trump administration has been given the green light by a federal appeals court to continue construction of a massive ballroom in the former East Wing of the White House.
The 90,000-square-foot project was initially blocked by a lower-court judge, but the appeals court ruling allowed above-ground construction to proceed while exempting work on ensuring the safety and security of the White House.
The project has been met with criticism from many, including a Washington Post analysis that found Trump has mentioned the ballroom more frequently than some major policy priorities this year.
A hearing is scheduled for June 5 to review the case, with taxpayer dollars set to cover the security aspects of the project.
Trump has claimed the ballroom will be funded by donations from wealthy individuals and corporations, but critics argue it is a distraction from more pressing issues facing Americans.