Federal judge questions Trump authority on White House ballroom project

As President Donald Trump aims to build a ballroom at the White House, federal Judge Richard Leon on Thursday reportedly asked Justice Department lawyers to point to what authority allows the president to engage in a construction project at the White House.

"Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?" the judge asked, according to The Washington Post. 

While the outlet reported that Leon said he could issue a decision next month...