Washington DC, Feb. 26 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hailed a federal judge's decision allowing the White House ballroom project to proceed, calling it "great news for America".

He also asserted that the construction is being funded entirely by private donors, not taxpayer money.

A federal judge on Thursday refused to block President Trump's White House ballroom construction project after preservation groups filed a lawsuit seeking to stop it, as reported by The Hill.

The preservation groups asked the court to pause construction of the new ballroom until the White House complies with federal requirements, including securing congressional approval, completing independent reviews, and allowing for a public comment...