A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom, saying he does not have the authority to fund the $400 million project through private donors. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon also said President Trump does not have the power to remodel the White House without congressional approval, writing in his decision, “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” The lawsuit was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Earlier this week, Trump told reporters that the ballroom ​would be a “shed” for ​a “massive” military ⁠complex being built underneath.