A panel of judges said Saturday it will allow construction on the 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom to continue for now, citing security.

The Trump administration made the case that the $400 million ballroom planned for the White House is needed to ensure its "safety and security."

A panel of judges said Saturday it will allow construction on the 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom to continue for now, citing security.

A federal court of appeals has ruled construction on President Trump's White House ballroom can proceed until at least April 17 amid a legal battle.

The panel instructed U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to clarify whether — and how — his injunction interferes with plans for safety and security.