WASHINGTON >> The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a federal lawsuit today to block President Donald Trump’s construction of a large new ballroom on White House grounds, arguing that he violated at least four laws in bypassing any review process.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Friday sued President Donald Trump over the destruction of the White House 's East Wing, calling his ballroom project 'unlawful.'

President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking architecture review and congressional approval of his White House ballroom project.

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit against the President Donald Trump administration to block construction of a ballroom on White House grounds.