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Trump cites national security reasons for refusing to stop East Wing construction

Stopping President Trump's plans for a ballroom on the White House could disrupt the president's security, the Secret Service told a federal judge Monday, but officials promised more transparency and approvals before construction gets too far along. Government attorneys said the design of Mr. Trump's ballroom is "still in progress," so there is no plan to submit for approval to the relevant commissions. The attorneys said the lawsuit is premature until that point.