DOJ cites Washington dinner shooting in lawsuit over White House ballroom

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The Department of Justice has asked a judge to lift a pause on construction of a new White House ballroom, citing the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Preservationists had sued to halt the project, arguing the President lacked authority, but the DOJ contends the ballroom is needed for presidential security.

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A shooting at the White House Correspondent's Dinner has renewed Trump's calls for his new ballroom at the White House.

DOJ cites Washington dinner shooting in lawsuit over White House ballroom

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