Trump Administration argues for ballroom after shooting near White House

WASHINGTON (CNN, KYMA) - The Trump Administration is reaffirming what it says is a critical need for a White House ballroom after Saturday's shooting outside the complex.

In a court filing Sunday, the Justice Department argued the incident highlights the need for upgraded security tied to the East Wing expansion.

Investigators say Secret Service officers shot and killed a man after he approached a security checkpoint and opened fire. President Donald Trump was inside the white house and was not hurt.

The filing argues large events held in temporary tents on the South Lawn are security risks. It says the ballroom would be part of a larger security complex with reinforced protective features.

The project is also facing funding questions. President Trump has long said the ballroom would be privately funded, but the White House recently sought more than $200 million for security features.

Lawmakers in both parties later stripped that funding from a planned reconciliation bill.